I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, -Allen Ginsberg, Howl Poetry is everywhere and that includes comic books. Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with CBLDF by taking a look-back on Allen…
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Going Remote: CBLDF’s Newest Guide for Virtual Comic and Manga Book Clubs
Book clubs are a great tool to create community, stay connected, and share the love of comics! If you have an existing book club, the closures of libraries, schools, comic stores and other meeting venues create a challenge. So we…
Retailer Resource for Remote Comic & Manga Book Clubs
In a continuing effort to provide the community with tools and resources to succeed in the current coronavirus crisis and beyond, CBLDF has released a retailer one-sheet to help utilize our newest Comic & Manga Book Club Handbooks with priority…
Remote Retailer Spotlight: Black Cat Comics – Milpitas, California
Black Cat Comics Milpitas, CA Black Cat Comics is currently closed to the public. They are offering mail-order shipping with free shipping for all orders over $25. Customers can also order comics online through their virtual online shop or over the phone and have them shipped to their…
How To Apply For SBA Coronavirus Disaster Loans
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that businesses in all states and territories are eligible for Coronavirus Disaster Loan Assistance from the Federal Government. For comic book retailers and other comics industry businesses suffering interruptions because of the…
She Changed Comics: Name Your Price eBook & Free Lessons For Remote Learning
Celebrate Women’s History Month with She Changed Comics, the untold story of the women who changed free expression in comics. To help provide for our community, CBLDF is making the digital edition of She Changed Comics pay what you want during the Covid-19 crisis. We’re…
Remote Retailing Webinar with CBLDF
Remote Retailing: Connecting with Your Customer Online Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 2:00 PM PST UPDATE 3/30/20: You can watch this past webinar by registering below. The COVID-19 Crisis is causing massive disruptions to the way retail stores conduct business. With…
Remote Retailing: Sales Strategies for Stores Affected by a Shutdown
As statewide shutdown orders become more widespread, retailers forced to close their shops are faced with serious challenges in maintaining their businesses. Below are some sales and income generating strategies for retailers currently working remotely. We’ll discuss these strategies and…
5 Comics for a Rainy Day (Each a Different School Subject)
Many families are making new routines and creating new habits to prioritize learning and self-improvement during this stressful time. Within that self-improvement, a lot of the activities kids can still participate in involve going outside with family and getting exercise,…
Get Free Resources for Remote Learning with CBLDF
CBLDF is committed to helping parents, educators, and students turn challenges into triumphs in remote learning situations. Check out all the free resources we have for you to help keep your kids interested and learning, including lesson plans and discussion guides…