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CBLDF Leads Coalition to Protect the First Amendment Rights of Editorial Cartoonist

CBLDF is leading a coalition protesting the removal of a cartoon satirizing President Donald Trump by Pulitzer Prize–winning editorial cartoonist Nick Anderson from the online marketplace Redbubble. The removal arises from a meritless complaint by the Trump re-election campaign. The…

CBLDF Victory for Caged Bird, Gatsby, & More

Wednesday, May 20, Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) School Board in Alaska voted 6 to 1 to rescind a prior decision that banned five titles from a proposed high school English elective curriculum and brought their school district national attention. CBLDF, in collaboration…

Comic Book Greats Host Fan Experiences for CBLDF Members

CBLDF needs your help today! Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, you’ve counted on CBLDF to provide essential resources to help comics businesses and educators, including government aid analysis and remote learning tools. We’ve also maintained our core legal program, funding important…

Just Announced! Support Free Speech with a Kodansha Humble Manga Bundle!

Just announced! Humble Bundle and Kodansha Comics have teamed up to support free expression and bring you a huge selection of award winning manga. Featuring series like Love Hina, Space Brothers, Princess Jellyfish, and many more starting at $1. Plus…

Social Distancing Poster for Retailers from Jen Bartel

To help comic shops as they reopen, Blackbird co-creator Jen Bartel provided this lighthearted poster reminding you to keep your social distance. CBLDF and Image Comics are making files available for retailers to customize the poster with their store’s branding. This poster is…

Tips on Hosting a Virtual Event for Your Store

The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way comic shops are able to do business. Despite new restrictions, it’s important that comic shops continue to serve their communities. Hosting a virtual event is a great way to bring people together and…

Preparing Your Shop for When You’re Ready to Reopen

Many comic shops have been temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 crisis. As some areas begin easing restrictions, it’s important to have a plan in place for when your store reopens, when it has been deemed safe to do so.…

Reading Resources and NEW Discussion Guide: Superman Smashes the Klan

CBLDF supports free expression and quality reading experiences with the following resources to help educators, librarians, and parents share the benefits of graphic novels with young people: The benefits of comic arts as a form of storytelling: Raising a Reader…