Recently, Publisher Weekly‘s Calvin Reid took a moment to spotlight CBLDF’s work on behalf of the freedom to read. It’s been a busy year for CBLDF as we’ve worked to defend comics and books in libraries and schools and to…
Jimmy Gownley Joins Jeff Smith & Comics All-Stars For CBLDF’s Nov. 10 Benefit Brunch!
Jimmy Gownley, creator of Amelia Rules, will be on hand to sign advance reading copies of his soon-to-be-released comics memoir The Dumbest Idea Ever!, which will be given as a special gift to donors attending CBLDF’s Kids’ Right to Read…
Yertle the Turtle Quote Again Allowed in BC Schools
More than a year after a quote from the Dr. Seuss classic Yertle the Turtle was banned from classrooms in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, a settlement has been reached allowing teachers to bring Yertle back to school. The ban arose…
TUSD’s Lift of Book Ban Draws Ire of Arizona Department of Education
After nearly two years of being banned from classrooms, the school board for the Tucson Unified School District voted to allow seven Mexican American Studies books back into classrooms as supplemental materials. The move received an immediate negative response from…
Chinese Cartoonist Stands Up to Censors
China has long drawn fire for policies that lead to rampant censorship, whether government sanctioned or self-imposed. Recently, a cartoonist fell victim to the country’s crackdown on bloggers. In the last few months, hundreds of people have been detained for…
Last Day to BE COUNTED! Join CBLDF Today!
In 2013, book censorship is on the rise. CBLDF is fighting back, but we can’t do it without you! From the attempted ban on Persepolis in the Chicago Public Schools last spring, to the …
Massachusetts Library Survey Reveals Challenges to Comics
A recent exhaustive survey of challenges and bans of materials in Massachusetts public libraries has uncovered a few cases involving comics and graphic novels — as well as a major shortcoming in the state’s public records law, which allows libraries…
Using Graphic Novels in Education: Boxers & Saints
Welcome to Using Graphic Novels in Education, an ongoing feature from CBLDF that is designed to allay confusion around the content of banned books and to help parents and teachers raise readers. In this column, we examine books that have…
Second Issue of Sex Criminals Under Review at Apple
The second issue of Matt Fraction’s acclaimed Image Comics title Sex Criminals is being held for questioning by Apple. Although the book is available elsewhere digitally and has been performing admirably in sales, it isn’t available…
Legendary Cartoonists Join Jeff Smith at CBLDF’s Nov. 10 Benefit Brunch – Get Your Tickets Now!
On November 10, legendary cartoonists Patrick McDonnell, Paul Pope, Liza Donnelly, Michael Maslin, and Larry Marder will attend a brunch hosted by Jeff Smith at the Society of Illustrators in New York City to…
Retailer Membership Drive Ends TODAY!
Diamond has graciously solicited our Retailer Membership program, and today is FOC to join through the drive! We have some great items this year for stores that join (or re-join) the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, including this variant of…
CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 Now Available Direct from CBLDF!
CBLDF is proud to present the CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013, edited by Dark Horse Comics Editor-in Chief Scott Allie and featuring original work from Richard Corben, Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko, Art Baltazar, Franco, Paul Tobin, Emi Lenox, and many, many…
The Secret History of Comics Censorship
Researcher Carol Tilley revealed to the world that much of Fredric Wertham’s data supporting the “dangers” of comics were largely fabricated. Her evidence? Wertham’s own notes and papers. Recently, Tilley joined CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein and Abrams Comicarts editorial…
CBLDF Retailer Membership Drive Deadline is Monday! Don’t Miss Out!
It’s that time of year again, when Diamond graciously solicits our Retailer Membership program! We have some great items this year for stores that join (or re-join) the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, including this variant of MIGHTY AVENGERS #1…
Popular Cartoon Runs Afoul of Chinese Censors
Accusations of animated violence have led to censorship of one of China’s most popular children’s cartoons off air. The cartoon, Pleasant Goat and the Big Bad Wolf — sometimes billed as China’s version of Mickey Mouse, complete…