Oct 07
Herstory in America Public Forum: Chinese Immigrant Women and the Making of American Society
Storytelling, social justice, and Zine-Making Workshop
Oct 12, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Library: ASRS Viewing Room
Be seen with your zine!
Join the Library for a hands-on workshop exploring zine-making as a tool for storytelling and social justice. Workshop participants will engage with the radical history of zines and be empowered to tell their own stories through zine-making, especially as it relates to uplifting marginalized narratives and challenging power structures.
Come, create, connect, and enjoy light snacks while you zine!
Register now and start brainstorming the stories that you want to tell. Our Librarian zine-facilitators will guide you in developing your ideas, gathering information, and designing your self-published zine.
This event is part of the Library’s programming in observation of both Latinx Heritage Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month. But, don’t worry if you don’t have a topic for this theme – ALL zine ideas and interests are welcome!
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.