Banned Books Week is just around the corner! CBLDF is a proud sponsor of Banned Books Week, and this year Banned Books Week is celebrating young adult books! So, as you’re preparing to celebrate the freedom to read September 27…
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Banned Books Week 2015: Free Posters and Resources!
Banned Books Week 2015 is coming up September 27 – October 3. As a sponsor of the annual week celebrating the freedom to read, CBLDF is proud to offer free print resources for libraries, educators, and retailers who want to…
Captain Underpants Creator Urges Parents to Make a Change For Banned Books Week
In 2012, Captain Underpants topped the American Library Association’s most frequently banned book list for its “unsuitable” content. It popped again as the #1 most banned book in 2013 for offensive language and violence. In light of the numerous challenges…
Banned Books Week 2015: Tell CBLDF About Your Plans to Celebrate the Right to Read!
Banned Books Week 2015 is coming up September 27 – October 3. As a sponsor of the annual week celebrating the freedom to read, CBLDF wants to hear from librarians, retailers, educators, publishers, and others about any events or displays…
Banned Books Week 2015: CBLDF Gear Bundle Helps You Celebrate This September!
Libraries, schools, and bookshops around the nation will be celebrating the freedom to read September 27 – October 8. The seven day celebration of the freedom to read will focus on Young Adult books, including the many young adult comics challenged in…
Banned Books Week 2015: CBLDF Banned Books Week Handbook, in Stores Now!
Banned Books Week is happening September 27 – October 3, and CBLDF is delighted to release the latest edition of the CBLDF Banned Books Week Handbook to help you celebrate! A resource anyone can use to plan a Banned Books…
Banned Books Week 2015: Use CBLDF Comics Connector to Plan Your Events!
Banned Books Week is quickly approaching! As you’re planning your events for September 27 – October 3, don’t forget CBLDF Comics Connector! CBLDF Comics Connector is free directory that connects educators and librarians with creators, editors, and other comics professionals who are willing to visit…
Chinese Censorship Undermines Animation and Comics Industry
Japanese manga promotes juvenile delinquency, violence, and sex — these were some of the reasons that the Chinese Ministry of Culture used to outright ban 38 Japanese manga and anime. But some are beginning to explore whether similar Chinese-produced materials…
Japan Censors Artist for Vagina Kayak
In a country that celebrates the male phallus, Japanese artist Rokudenashiko has been charged with the distribution and dissemination of obscene materials and faces up two years in prison and a $20,000 fine for using her own vagina as the…
Back to School with Comics: Adding Graphic Novels to Your Library or Classroom Collection
As educators and librarians gear up for a new school year, we’re taking to opportunity to highlight our free resources designed to help students — and everyone else — love and appreciate comics! Today we feature the CBLDF series Adding…