As June comes to a close, we’ve compiled a list of comics that have LGBTQIA+ content and creators for which we have developed resources for educators and librarians. Many of these books are frequently banned or challenged. To get signed copies of…
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South Carolina Police Challenge Summer Reading Titles
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…
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…
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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…
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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…