Legalizing Book Bans: How State Legislatures Undermine the Freedom to Read

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Date: 
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 7:30 PM EDT
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:30 PM EDT

Book bans aren’t just happening at the school board level! Many state legislatures are undermining the freedom to read by passing laws limiting the books students can access and dictating what educators can use in their classrooms. These laws can even reach beyond our schools to impact libraries and independent book stores. Want to learn the latest book banning trends and what new legislation to watch for this year? Join us to hear from Philomena Polefrone from the American Booksellers Association and learn what is coming through our state houses and how we fight back.

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