Banned Books Comics Edition

Oct. 6th-10th is Banned books week, and American Library Association awareness campaign to show the prominence of censorship in books and other forms of media. For this special presentation, come by the library to learn about how the 1954 Comic Senate Hearings are still affecting comic book stigma in the United states today. There are many things that affect comic access over the years.  We will also take a brief moment to address the recent takedowns of a popular reading site "MangaDex" which hosts fan translated manga (Japanese Comic Books), and discuss the implication of lack of access for modern comic readers.

Join librarian Andrea Thimesch for this special discussion on comic stigma and access. She will stay after for additional questions and discussion.

FAQs 

• "Will there be snacks?"
  • YES. Especially events during Banned Books week around lunchtime, expect catering. If you prefer to bring your lunch, feel free to do so. 
• "I can't make it for the whole time, should I just not come to the event?"
  • For students and faculty worried they can not make the whole event: This event is positioned in between classes, so you do not have to stay the whole time, please join or leave whenever you can. Library events are designed to have the ability to come and go more easily. 
• "Have more questions?"
  • Email the Outreach and Programming librarian and lecturer, Andrea Thimesch athimesc@jccc.edu