The current wave of attacks on materials by and about BIPOC and queer people is especially harmful to young people's mental health. A panel of librarians and creators will show how both reading and creating comics can override those negative messages. Featuring Gabriel Lopez (research and instruction librarian), Jack Phoenix (comics librarian), Comic-Con special guest Barbara Brandon-Croft (creator, Where I'm Coming From), and Jonell Joshua (creator, How Do I Draw These Memories). Moderated by Carla Riemer (community librarian).