When Bill Gaines testified in defense of comics before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency in 1954, he was staking out a lonely position to say the least. The establishment view of comics ranged from bemused indulgence to…
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School Library Journal Recommends Great Nonfiction Graphic Novels for March Fans
As Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell’s acclaimed graphic novel trilogy March continues to win awards and be recognized for its historical and contemporary importance, the School Library Journal has published a list of nonfiction graphic novels that…
2016 VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award Accepting Nominations
Nominations for the Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award are now being accepted. The award, which celebrates its second year, aims to highlight diversity in graphic novels with the goal of helping libraries to promote education and reading. Whether…
Is AZ Anti-Social Justice Bill A Troubling Sign of the Times?
A recently defeated bill in the Arizona state legislature proposed to ban social justice coursework in higher education. The bill follows a state law passed in 2010 and challenged by CBLDF specifically targeting Tucson’s acclaimed Mexican American Studies program. Although…
March Dominates ALA Youth Media Awards
For the third year in a row, comics made an impressive showing in the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards! The winners and honorees for 2017 were announced early today, with March: Book Three by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and…
Signed Books by Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jock, and More Now Available!
Don’t miss out on our exciting new donation premiums and old favorites signed by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, Jock, Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz, and Jeff Lemire! New books to reward your donation to CBLDF include Locke & Key Master…