In addition to timely direct assistance and expert legal action, CBLDF maintains a deep, prevention-minded education program that helps fend off censorship crises at the start. We made vast strides in 2015 by launching a quarterly news magazine, publishing dozens of resource…
Category: Features
CBLDF’s Top 15 Stories of 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at our 15 most-read stories of the past year. In many cases we’ve also included links to follow-ups or other related stories. College Student Wants Graphic Novels Banned from…
CBLDF Joins Coalition Efforts to Defend Books in 2015
Whether we were defending graphic novels or children’s books, defending books in elementary schools or colleges, 2015 proved to be a challenging year for free speech. CBLDF frequently joined coalitions to tackle book challenges and much more in 2015! Absolutely…
10 Comics CBLDF Defended in 2015
Although comics have never been a bigger part of mainstream pop culture, they sustained more censorship attacks in 2015 than at any other time this century. CBLDF was on the case, fighting back by providing expert support to keep…
Will Eisner and the Mysterious Origin of the Graphic Novel
This year as part of our Spirit of Giving fundraiser, CBLDF is proud to offer a signed edition of board member Paul Levitz’s newest biography on comics luminary Will Eisner, Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel (you can still…
Using Graphic Novels in Education: Nimona
Welcome to Using Graphic Novels in Education, an ongoing feature from CBLDF that is designed to allay confusion around the content of graphic novels and to help parents and teachers raise readers. In this column, we examine graphic novels, including…
LAST DAY for Personalized Graphic Novels from CBLDF’s Spirit of Giving Holiday Fundraiser!
CBLDF has the best holiday gifts for the fan in your life in our Spirit of Giving holiday fundraiser, but now’s the time to act — the campaign ends TODAY at midnight PST! You can get outstanding graphic novels personalized…
We’re Thankful for the Freedom the Read!
Although comics have never been a bigger part of mainstream pop culture, they sustained more censorship attacks in 2015 than at any other time this century. CBLDF was on the case, fighting back by providing expert support to keep comics…
Kick Off the Holidays with CBLDF Defender #4!
CBLDF Defender is our free quarterly news magazine coming to you from the front lines of the fight for free speech, and the fourth issue is now available! You can find it at comic book stores across the nation, on comiXology,…
Get in The Spirit of Giving with Personalized Gifts: Star Wars, Avatar, BKV & More!
CBLDF has the best holiday gifts for the fan in your life in our Spirit of Giving holiday fundraiser! From now until December 7, you can get outstanding graphic novels personalized to the fan of your choice by creators like…