More Judges than Ever! Meet Zine Awards Jurors 3 & 4

Broken PencilJuly 14, 2020

We’ve been getting so many rad zines, we decided to call in the reinforcements. So, for the first time ever, we are pleased to announce that the BP Zine Awards ...

2020 Broken Pencil Zine Awards Countdown: Zines Entered So Far

Broken PencilJuly 13, 2020

The 2020 BP Zine Awards extended deadline is drawing near. Here's a sneak peek of zines we've received so far:     WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?...

Listen in on BP’s Chat with a Zine Awards Judge!

Broken PencilJuly 10, 2020

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCeLC5VAT7G/ In case you missed it, Broken Pencil editor Jonathan Valelly gave Liz Mason a ring today, and you can still ...

We are Extending the BP Zine Awards Submission Deadline!

Broken PencilJuly 3, 2020

The Broken Pencil Zine Awards Submission Deadline is Extended New Deadline: July 15 at midnight!   Good news! Broken Pencil has decided to extend the ...

2020 Broken Pencil Zine Awards Countdown: Zines Entered So Far

Broken PencilJune 24, 2020

As the 2020 BP Zine Awards call for subs comes to a close, here’s a look at the zines we’ve received so far:   WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? SEND US YOU...

Zine Awards 2020: Frequently Asked Questions

Broken PencilJune 23, 2020

It's that time again! The Broken Pencil Zine Awards is back for its fourth consecutive year, and hundreds of zines from around the world will soon fly through t...

Calls for Submissions: Dominican BLM zine, donate to Quebec’s newest DIY library, and more!

Broken PencilJune 3, 2020

Want your call for submissions included on our list? Email your call-out to [email protected] (do not send your submissions here). Subject line: Call for...

2020 Broken Pencil Zine Awards Countdown: Zines Entered So Far

Broken PencilJune 3, 2020

The 2020 BP Zine Awards call for subs deadline is drawing near. Take a look at what we’ve received so far:   What are you waiting for? Send us your ...

About the Zine Awards

Broken PencilMay 28, 2020

Founded in 2017, Broken Pencil Zine Awards celebrates excellence in independent, underground zine making and micro-printing! Since its inception in 2017,  the ...

Calls for Submissions: 90s fancore zine, essential workers revolt, landscape justice & more!

Broken PencilMay 21, 2020

Want your call for submissions included on our list? Email your call-out to [email protected] (do not send your submissions here). Subject line: Call for...

Announcing the final five COVID Zine Micro-Grantees

Broken PencilMay 15, 2020

When Broken Pencil launched the COVID  Zine Micro Grant mere weeks ago, we hoped that we could make a difference for a few rad zinesters by putting even a l...

Mental health reading & crafts for the ‘Quarantine Blues’

Broken PencilMay 13, 2020

Quarantine has taken a toll on many of our mental health. We dug through our archives for some reading and crafts that we hope help you feel a little less alone...