ALA's Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2017 Motion Video
Illustration, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics
Client:
- American LIbrary Association
Industry:
- Training + Education
Agency:
The American Library Association is committed to fighting against censorship. As librarians, they know that the best way to fight back against censorship is to speak out — to raise your voice and bring attention to attacks on educational freedom. Learn more about the American Library Association.
In 2017, they compiled their annual “Most Banned Books” list, but to really make a difference they would need a way to get the message out. The solution? A motion video that they could promote through social media channels to generate buzz and excitement about the topic. With a stunning, shareable animated video in hand, the American Library Association was able to promote its 2017 Banned Books list to a much wider and more engaged audience than ever before.
I worked on a tight deadline to illustrate, storyboard, and build out a rich and compelling animated concept of the 2017 list. I created a cute art style to bring the characters from these controversial books to life, while driving home how much we Americans stand to lose if we allow art to be lost to censorship — a message that is still relevant today. While my concept was not chosen, I helped illustrate and storyboard the winning concept. Check out the final video here.