Community members, cops, and parents in one South Carolina school district are all pushing back against two summer reading books they believe propagate anti-police feelings. The books, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and All American Boys by Jason…
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Signed Graphic Novels & Merch Designed by Frank Miller, Jim Lee, & More Benefit CBLDF!
This week you can support CBLDF with signed graphic novels and classic merchandise designed by creators including Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Terry Moore, and R. Sikoryak! Grab a copy of Batman: Dark Knight Saga, Ronin, Sin City and more, signed by Frank Miller; Batman: Hush Deluxe HC, signed by Jim Lee; Motor…
Freedom to Read Foundation Elects Charles Brownstein President
Charles Brownstein, CBLDF’s Executive Director, was elected President of The Freedom to Read Foundation during their annual meeting last week in New Orleans. A prolific public speaker on Free Expression and comics, Brownstein also serves as the chair of the Banned Books…
Humble Audiobook Bundle from DC Comics to Benefit CBLDF!
Listen Up! DC Comics has joined with Humble Bundle to create a a giant Audiobook Bundle that benefits Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Hero’s Initiative. Pay what you want to get the best in Audiobooks produced by GraphicAudio, delivered…
Graphic Novels Break Through at ALA
Another successful American Library Association (ALA) Conference is completed and one thing is clear – librarians love graphic novels! The conference this year in New Orleans ran from Thursday, June 21 to Monday, June 26. Early during the festivities, the…
Retro CBLDF Designs Now on Threadless!
Now free speech advocates can show off their support in even more styles, with tons of new retro CBLDF designs available in our Threadless shop. Seeing our supporters at conventions is the best part. Longtime friends and members stop by…
CBLDF Debuts Comics – Start Here! At ALA in New Orleans
CBLDF is proud to release Comics — Start Here! This resource for librarians provides an introduction to developing a graphic novel collection, including brand new research on cataloging graphic novels undertaken by Staci Crouch, Hallie Clawson, and Allison Bailund at…
Pre-Order Sandman: Overture Absolute HC Signed by Neil Gaiman & J.H. Williams III!
This week CBLDF donors have the exciting opportunity to receive a copy of the soon-to-be-released The Sandman: Overture Absolute Edition HC, signed on a beautiful CBLDF-exclusive bookplate by longtime supporters and acclaimed creators Neil Gaiman and J.H. Williams III! Your donation will not only get you…
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Characters With Signed Batwoman, Wicked & Divine, Love & Rockets, and More!
Celebrate Pride Month with excellent graphic novels featuring LGBTQ+ characters, including Batwoman by Rucka & Williams, signed by Greg Rucka & J.H. Williams III; Batwoman: Hydrology, signed by J.H. Williams III; Wicked & Divine Books One and Two, signed by Kieron Gillen; Love & Rockets Library: Maggie the…
Gene Luen Yang, Iconic Cartoonist and Teacher, Joins CBLDF Board of Directors!
Portland, OR (June 21, 2018) – The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting First Amendment rights, is proud to welcome Gene Luen Yang to its Board of Directors. A celebrated cartoonist and teacher, Yang served…