Cartoonist (and frequent CBLDF supporter) Michael Kupperman took to the internet this week to decry the decision that The New York Times made in refusing to run his “See Something, Say Something” strip last Sunday. The strip, which is written…
Political Cartoons for Peace
A globalization class at Lebanese American University hosted political cartoonist Hassan Bleibel as he paid a visit to illustrate the power of using art to tackle sensitive issues. The cartoonist is best known for his work at the Daily Star…
North Carolina Woman May Not Pursue Challenge to Absolutely True Diary
Earlier this week, news broke of yet another challenge brewing for Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Frankie Wood of Brunswick County, North Carolina, who has no children in the local school district, was nevertheless circulating…
Judy Blume: Let Kids Choose What They Read
After more than 40 years in the business, beloved children’s and YA author Judy Blume knows both young readers and the censorious impulses of some adults very well. Speaking recently at the annual Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts…
Humble eBook Bundle IV Expands to Include Cory Doctorow, Alex Robinson, and More to Benefit CBLDF!
This week, Humble eBook Bundle IV has expanded to include four more amazing titles! For one more week, literature and graphic novel enthusiasts can pay what they want for up to nine thirteen exceptional eBooks in Humble eBook Bundle 4,…
Banned Books Week 2014 Celebrates Graphic Novels
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), with the national Banned Books Week planning committee, today announced that this year’s celebration of the freedom to read will emphasize a thematic focus on comics and graphic novels. This year’s Banned Books…