Zines are self-published works, often handmade. They tend to be created on a small-scale. Creators usually make zines to express themselves, to tell their stories, and connect with other like-minded folks. They don't typically intend to turn a profit. You can find zines through zine fests, distros, libraries, and lots of other places.
"In this zine, we use gender and sexuality studies as a lens and an impetus for researching the following activists and a method for telling their stories. Our present knowledge and experiences are owed to the individuals throughout history that have advanced our collective understanding, even if we rarely acknowledge the role their contributions play."
Zine created by AV Lee-A-Yong, Evan Johnson, Nicole Daly, Amy-Ann Edziah, Dvita Kapadia
Links: Zine | Text-only version
"Learn more about archives and how to use them by exploring our archives zine!"
Zine created by former Swarthmore staff: Alison Sielaff and Lorin Jackson
"Finding support can be intimidating, and the effort needed to figure out where to start can persuade you to put off seeking resources, so I’ve compiled this nifty resource guide to help Swat students figure out how to find the help they need."
A zine for students by Mrinali Taskar '22
This zine was created in summer 2020 to celebrate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the culmination of two years work on the In Her Own Right project. It highlights 19th and 20th century woman activists, particularly Quaker women, diverse women who worked closely with Quakers, and women active in the Peace movement. See also the companion 19th Amendment Centennial resources guide.
Zine created by Celia Caust-Ellenbogen, Wendy E. Chmielewski, Pam Harris, Lorin Jackson, Chloe Lucchesi-Malone, Kerry Kristine McElrone, Susanna McGrew ‘20, and James Truitt
"VZ was started by Jasmine Rashid ’18 and first published by the Swarthmore Intercultural Center in 2016. With support from the President’s Office’s Andrew Mellon grant, the print and digital publication centers the work of students — particularly those of historically marginalized identities. We view representation through art as a powerful asset to dialogue, and value this platform as one that allows individuals to be recognized not only for the challenges we face, but also for the artwork, insights, and experiences we have to share."
As a part of his Environmental Studies thesis, Chris Stone '23 taught a QTBIPOC solar punk workshop.
"The following document describes a zine making workshop for QTBIPOC folx to discuss our relationships with the sun and what this might mean for solarpunk futures and a “just” energy transition that center us. It contains a reflection, lesson plan, feedback, and additional resources culminated from the first workshop on April 21, 2023. The workshop was run in collaboration with Iffy Books and under the thesis advising of Prof. James Padilioni."
Created by Students in FMST 001 (Fall 2023), available as a PDF and EPUB.
Created by Students in FMST 001 (Fall 2023), available as a PDF and EPUB.
This guide was originally created by Lorin Jackson and Simon Elichko.
