As Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell’s acclaimed graphic novel trilogy March continues to win awards and be recognized for its historical and contemporary importance, the School Library Journal has published a list of nonfiction graphic novels that…
Author: Caitlin McCabe
2016 VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award Accepting Nominations
Banned Books Offer Twice the Educational Opportunity
In a recent article, The New York Times contributor Perri Klass notes that introducing banned books into children’s reading time can provide two valuable learning opportunities: the opportunity to discuss the content of the books themselves and a broader discussion about…
March Book 3 Wins Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature
New Comic Series Tackles the United States’ State of Emergency
Pro-Life Poster Raises Free Speech Concerns in Indiana School
Gene Yang: Building Bridges with Comics
10 Top CBLDF Stories of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we look back on our 10 most-read stories of the past year… Pearls Before Swine Strip Pulled for ISIS Reference On July 27, the award-winning syndicated strip published daily in more than 750 newspapers nationwide…
Overwatch Digital Comic Banned in Russia for “Gay Propaganda”
Critical Trump Painting Relocated From PA Art Exhibit
A last minute decision to move a painting explicitly criticizing president-elect Donald Trump to a smaller separate gallery during a Pennsylvania art show is raising concerns in the free speech community. The gouache painting by Brian Wiggins entitled “FUCK TRUMP” was…