The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is proud to announce its inaugural writing contest, the CBLDF Writing Competition for Excellence in Comic Book Scholarship. The competition is directed to current students at any U.S. law school and seeks writings about…
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Celebrating Banned Books Week: A Conversation with Banned and Challenged Young Adult Authors
The sponsors of Banned Books Week are hosting a free keynote event during Banned Books Week that will feature an exciting conversation with some of the industry’s best-known banned and challenged Young Adult authors. The discussion will focus on the…
28 Challenged and Banned Comics to Read During Banned Books Week 2015!
Banned Books Week is here, and CBLDF is a proud sponsor of the week-long celebration of the right to read! As you’re preparing to celebrate the freedom to read September 27 – October 3, consider check out these challenged and…
List of New Premiums from Small Press Expo Is Anything But Small!
CBLDF has returned from Small Press Expo with spectacular new premiums for our supporters! Creators Phoebe Gloeckner, Brandon Graham, Scott McCloud, and Jessica Abel joined us for signings at SPX, and now, we’re delighted to offer signed books from these amazing…
Banned Books Week 2015: Events Around the Country!
Banned Books Week kicks off this weekend, and CBLDF is proud to be a perennial sponsor of this exciting celebration to of the right to read! We asked our supporters to let us know about their plans for Banned Books…
Gaiman Rarities Extend to Exclusive BPAL Scents!
Inspired by Nail Gaiman’s release of rare and out-of-print work through Humble Bundle, CBLDF is proud to reintroduce classic BPAL scents influenced by Gaiman’s rich literary history, as well as new and limited edition fragrance blends to supporters. Long-time advocates of free…
TX Librarian Takes Student Advice When Building School Library
Librarians face a unique set of challenges that often puts them in the perceived role of being responsible for the materials that their patrons consume, even more so when those patrons are children and the library is at a school.…
Batmen Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV Offer Custom Signatures to CBLDF Supporters This Batman Day!
This Saturday marks Batman’s 76th birthday, and if you can’t make it to your local comic shop celebration, CBLDF will bring the party to you with premiums and personalized graphic novels from batmen Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV all…
YA Author Urges Parents to Develop Understanding of Manga
In anticipation of the young-adult-themed Banned Books Week starting this Sunday, YA author Amy McNulty recently shone the spotlight on some of her favorite manga series for teens that have faced challenges in the United States. In a guest post…
Join CBLDF for BALTIMORE COMIC-CON This Weekend!
This weekend, CBLDF heads into the fall convention season at Baltimore Comic-Con, where we’re offering programming, signings, and more to support our work protecting the freedom to read! You’ll find CBLDF at booth 2103, where we’ll have a massive selection…