All year round, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) works hard to protect the right to read. This year saw the most attacks on the freedom to read comics in a generation, including calls to ban graphic novels in schools and libraries, threatened legal actions, and unconstitutional legislation that endangers the rights of readers, creators, and retailers. CBLDF responded to all of these threats with timely direct assistance, expert legal action, and a deep, prevention-minded education program.

The CBLDF receives more than a quarter of their annual budget in the year-end gifts from supporters like you. If you are still finalizing your charitable giving plans, we ask you to please consider their worthy efforts. Donations to CBLDF are fully tax-deductible in the year they are given. Please help CBLDF continue their important work by making a donation today.

They can only do their important work because of the generosity of supporters.

They had a very busy 2015.

• They addressed more than 24 attempts to ban books, including the comics Drama, This One Summer, The Sandman, Fun Home, Palomar, The Graveyard Book, Persepolis, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Amityville: Jr. Graphic Ghost Stories, Y: The Last Man, and others.
• They provided legal support to individuals and businesses facing First Amendment emergencies.
• They fought laws that infringe on free expression, including a dangerous Louisiana age-verification law and a petition to the Supreme Court seeking to establish a consistent right of publicity standard.
• They also expanded our education and awareness building efforts with the launch of CBLDF Defender, their quarterly news magazine; their sponsorship of Banned Books Week; and their extensive program of public events and online resources, including the brand new CBLDF Comics Connector.

CBLDF does all of this work — and more — with a small dedicated staff.

One of the best ways you can support our work is by becoming a member today!