About this Event
Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome comic artist Jade Lowder for a discussion on the 1954 Comics Code Authority and its connection to present-day book bans. After the discussion Jade will lead the audience in a hands-on zine- and comic-making workshop! This Banned Books Week event is designed for teens, but all ages are welcome.
Tickets are not required for this event, but RSVPs are appreciated. Please get a FREE general admission ticket by selecting "Get Tickets" at the bottom of this page.
The event at a glance:
- On October 8, please arrive early to secure your seat. Seating is general admission, first come, first served.
- At 6:00pm, the presentation led by Jade Lowder will begin.
- After the presentation and discussion, Jade Lowder will lead the audience in a hands-on zine- and comic-making workshop.
About Jade Lowder
Jade Lowder was born on a reservation in Montana. He received his BFA in painting from Montana State University in 2012 and his MFA in painting from Washington State University in 2015. While attending both programs, Lowder connected with many of his fellow classmates creating collaborative efforts that have gone on to host gallery shows, experimental shows(such as a Drive-Thru Art Gallery and 24 hour exhibition), living room shows and figure drawing groups. His latest solo exhibition, Make Sense, was an exploration of space, pop-culture and identity. Currently, Jade resides in Bozeman, MT where he teaches Drawing and Painting at Montana State University and continues to make work and seek out new and exciting exhibition opportunities.
About Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Held in the last week of September or first week of October, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles lists of challenged books as reported in the media and submitted by librarians and teachers across the country.
Accessibility Information:
- The event will take place on the first floor of Country Bookshelf.
- All doorways have a width greater than 32 inches with the narrowest being our front door at 35 inches.
- The speakers will use a microphone at this event.
- Please email [email protected] if you have any specific accessibility needs and we will do our best to serve you!
- Do you or someone you know provide ASL interpretation? Country Bookshelf is seeking an interpreter to call on for future events. Please send information to [email protected] if there is interest!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Country Bookshelf, 28 West Main Street, Bozeman, United States
USD 0.00
