Gunther Kress and Theo van Leeuwen assert that language-based pedagogy is not sufficient reading in the technology-driven society. Educators need to incorporate ways for students to read other signs and symbols and redefine what it means to be literate in a digital age. Still, there are many ways in which print-based texts can be used effectively in the classroom. The key is finding texts that engage and motivate students to become involved with the written word. Zines provide a way to motivate students. They are visually appealing, and they are easy to hold, manipulate, and access. They present short, attention-getting narratives, and they are written in language and vernacular most students understand and appreciate. The author offers a brief history of zines and zine culture and describes several ways to bring zines into the English Language Arts (ELA) classroom to address National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA) and Common Core standards. (Contains 2 figures and 1 note.)