Pictured above is the front cover of the first-ever issue of "The Barcode Project," Monroeville Public Library's teen-created zine.
What is a zine? It takes its name from the shortened form of "magazine," and it is, in essence, a mini-version of a magazine in itself. Zines feature collections of stories, poems, essays, and artwork by independent artists and authors, and are usually distributed (often for free) to the local community.
"The Barcode Project" was a labor of love from MPL's Teen Writing Group, featuring poetry, interviews, humorous essays, pictures and comic strips -- and short stories that ran the genre gamut, from historical fiction and adventure to sci-fi and parody. The first issue was published this spring and offered for free here at the library, allowing the teens' original work to be enjoyed across the community. (You can still stop in at the front desk to pick up your free copy!)
July 21st is International Zine Day (part of July's International Zine Month celebration). In honor of the occasion, read on to discover a little about the history and culture of zines.
And if you know any teens who would like to submit their work to The Barcode Project? Tell them to drop by MPL's Owl Post to submit a story or ask a question about our next issue!
Denver Public Library's zine display
All About Zines:
-- Stolen Sharpie Revolution - More about International Zine Month.
-- The Zine Pavilion - A librarian-run page all about the world of zines.
-- Zines @ CLP - A great list of resources on zines, including some zine recommenations.
-- Brooklyn Zine Fest - The Brooklyn Historical Society held a "zine fest" this year. Read all about it!
-- The History of Zines (on ZineWiki) - Straight from zine fans themselves, read about the history of the zine.
-- Rookie Mag: How to Make a Zine - A do-it-yourself guide for making your own zine.
Volume 2 of "The Barcode Project," coming this fall to Monroeville Public Library
-- Post by Ms. B
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