Read the post on the Off The Pews’ site: https://www.offthepews.org/post/july-is-international-zine-month
As part of OTP’s service package, I write posts (or publish other staff posts) to their blog. Some of this material is included in the quarterly newsletter as a photo/blurb/link to drive click-through traffic to the site.
This particular post was just a labor of love for me because it includes self-publishing, art, writing, and all-around creativity. It should have appeal to the kids who’ve attended OTP’s various programs. Since we work so closely in partnership with Hyde Park Art Center, there is often an art track in the program planning.
Zines have a deep history addressing social justice issues as well (read the post for more).
The most fun I had was creating the title zine to use as an example.
The line between my work and life blurs sometimes when working with OTP.