Zine Making and Resistant Histories

Nov 18, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room

Make your voice heard—let your zine be seen!

Join the Library for this hands-on workshop that will explore how zine-making can be used to document, share, and uplift resistant (as opposed to dominant) histories. Participants will learn more about what resistant histories are and will begin creating their own zine. This workshop is part of CSUN Library's celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

Register today and start brainstorming about the stories and lesser-known historical narratives that you care about and want to share with your community. Our librarian facilitators will guide you through shaping your ideas, gathering information, and designing your self-published zine.

No set theme? No problem—ALL zine ideas and creative expressions are welcome!

Come, connect, and enjoy light snacks while you zine!

This event is part of the Library’s activities for Native American Heritage Month. Visit the Library’s Native American Heritage Month Book Display in the lobby for books and literature that celebrate and elevate indigenous voices.

What is a Zine?

A zine is a small handmade book or magazine that can be self-published and shared. People make zines for many different reasons: to spread the word about an event or political movement, share information, start community discussions, or even to share art. Since the 1930s, zines have sparked fandoms and been vital to punk and underground scenes, feminist and queer movements, and activist networks. They are a radical and countercultural means of self-expression and information-sharing that exist outside of mainstream publishing channels.

Zines are about DIY (do-it-yourself) creativity, sharing ideas, and building community. Zines can be printed in small batches on just a few pages and are often small enough to fit in a pocket. There are many styles of zines, from folded paper to digitally published! All zines are meant to be shared, copied and passed around. What kind of zine will you create?

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Assistive Services

Requests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email library.event@csun.edu in advance of the event.