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Zines at SAPL

A zine (pronounced zeen) is an independently published booklet.

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About BRZ

What is the Big Read Zine? Who is the Big Read Zine for? And why does the Big Read Zine exist?

Simple! It is an annual zine featuring art, poetry, doodles, stories, photo, etc. from the community! It is for everyone and anyone can apply when submissions open! Essentially, the community creates the Big Read Zine for the community and the zine committee does the editing and publishing! Since its first release in 2019, each Big Read Zine has explored different themes:

2019 - I Love My Library
2020 - Quaranzine Edition
2021 - New is Normal
2022 - Strong Women Heroes
2023 - Future Visions

2024 - Cookin' Memories (Memories of Food)

Big Read Zine 2024 Call for Submissions NOW OPEN