Events › Zine Comics for Teens

Come learn about Zine formats to create fun small, sharable comics in honor of the Graphic Novel Making Contest! All materials provided just bring fun page-turning ideas.

Zines are "non-commercial, self-published booklets created to share niche, personal, or political content. Defined by their DIY, often photocopied, and low-circulation nature, they serve as vital tools for subcultural expression, enabling marginalized voices to circulate ideas outside mainstream media." YouTube.

For middle and high schoolers. Free. No registration is required.

More Information about the Contest

The Graphic Novel Making Contest (GNMC) was developed in 2008 as a teen program at a single branch library in recognition of growing interest in graphic novels and graphic arts. Inspired by participants’ enthusiasm and the quality of art, the contest grew into a system-wide annual tradition, open to participants of all ages and all California residents.

The contest concludes with an awards ceremony to celebrate the creative efforts of all participants, announce the contest winners, and offer inspirational messages from guest speakers in the comics industry.

Visit our webpage for more information: sjpl.org/graphicnovels/

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