Banned Books Week!

Banned Books Week is coming!

The 2016 celebration of the freedom to read will be held from September 25 – October 1.  Keep reading to learn more about how you can be involved! Every year, people try to take away readers’ power to decide what books are right for themselves or their children by bringing challenges to remove books from libraries.

Comic books, graphic novels, and manga are frequently challenged and even banned Book banning is nothing new. Books are frequently banned for containing “adult content,” “language,” “sex/nudity,” or not being “age appropriate.” Comics are uniquely vulnerable to challenges because the medium thrives on the power of static images and because there is a lingering stigma that comics are low-value speech. Some challenges are brought against comics because a single page or panel can be taken out of context, while others come under attack because of the mistaken notion that all comics are for children.

CBLDF assists librarians by providing access to resources and writing letters of support in cases where comics are challenged. In the past year, CBLDF has opposed several challenges and stands ready to address new ones when they occur. CBLDF is also an active sponsor of Banned Books Week and the Kids Right To Read Project, initiatives that create tools and perform activities that advance the freedom to read.


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CBLDF Presents Selling Comics: A Guide to Retailing TP
CBLDF Presents Selling Comics: A Guide to Retailing TP
Selling Comics is a practical guide to the nuts and bolts of modern comics retailing, with essays and "best practices" guidelines from some of the sharpest minds in the industry. Featuring articles on almost every aspect of comic retailing, including staging successful in-store events, training staff, and diversifying product lines, Selling Comics is a ground level guide to building, developing, and growing your shop.
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