Today’s episode is all about celebrating Banned Books Week. I will also review one of my latest reads, and then we’ll get a little sneak peak into a future episode. Happy listening!
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Information on Banned Books Week (from the ALA website):
Levar Burton will headline a live virtual conversation with Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair Da’Taeveyon Daniels about censorship and advocacy at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4. The event will stream live on Instagram (@banned_books_week). Visit BannedBooksWeek.org for more details.
Saturday, October 7, will mark Let Freedom Read Day, a day of action against censorship. From calling decision-makers to checking out or buying banned books to writing letters and more, everyone is encouraged to do at least one thing to defend the right to read and to speak on behalf of those who ensure access to information. For information about ways to participate and resources, visit bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-read-day/.
For more info:
Betsy Gomez
Coordinator
Banned Books Week Coalition
coordinator@bannedbooksweek.org
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