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…
Category: News Blog
This will show up on the main blog page
CBLDF Joins Coalition Protecting Right to Read in NJ School District
In response to an online petition calling for the removal of Ariel Dorfman’s play Death and the Maiden and Bernard MacLaverty’s novel Cal from the curriculum at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in Rumson, New Jersey, CBLDF today joined with…
Humble Indie Bundle & Humble Store Purchases Benefit CBLDF!
Right now, our friends at Humble Bundle are running a pair of amazing promotions to support the important work of CBLDF! Through 11:00 a.m., October 13, a portion of your pay-what-you-want dollars for the Humble Indie Bundle 15 and 10%…
NYCC 2015: Friday with CBLDF
This weekend, we’re in our home base of New York City for New York Comic-Con! October 8-11, you’ll find us at booth #1764 in the Javits Center with exclusive CBLDF merchandise — including the brand-new CBLDF Liberty Annual 2015 —…
Thai Cartoonist Threatened by Military
Earlier this week, Thai cartoonist Sakda Sae Iew (also known as Sia) and other journalists were taken into military custody by the Royal Thai Army to discuss problems with their subversive works and “adjust their political attitudes” — discussions that…
Government Attempt to Shut Down Free Press Group in Ecuador Fails
The latest target in Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa’s campaign against free speech is the non-governmental organization Fundamedios. Citing legal violations for publishing political blog posts that might suggest participation in partisan politics, the government is attempting to shut down the…
NYCC 2015: Celebrate CBLDF Liberty Annual 2015 Tonight!
New York Comic-Con is has commenced, and CBLDF is ready to welcome fans to NYC with the CBLDF NYCC Welcome Party and the CBLDF Liberty Annual Signing and Release Party! First, join CBLDF at Forbidden Planet (832 Broadway, New York,…
Zunar Trial to Proceed After Malaysian Court Rules on Sedition Act
After months of delay, it looks like Malaysian cartoonist Zunar will finally get his day in court next month as he faces nine sedition charges which could bring up to 43 years in prison. That’s not particularly good news, however;…
TONIGHT in NYC: Batman: Black and White Opening Reception with Chip Kidd!
Tonight in NYC, the Society of Illustrators and Comic Book Legal Defense Fund are celebrating the Dark Knight with a free opening reception, featuring the inimitable Chip Kidd and other special guests! Celebrate the current Society of Illustrators exhibit “Chip…
Don’t Miss CBLDF Liberty Annual 2015, in Stores NOW!
The 2015 LIBERTY ANNUAL is here! In stores today, it’s adults only, extremely silly, and featuring the likes of John Arcudi, Jeffrey Brown, Derek Charm, Tyler Crook, Vanesa Del Rey, Evan Dorkin, Nate Doyle, Duncan Fegredo, Bob Fingerman, Tom Fowler,…