EveryLibrary Announces Banned Books Week Online Literary Festival
The nonprofit advocacy group’s week-long virtual event will be a celebration of libraries, reading, and the First Amendment with author panels, advocacy education sessions, and more.
From left: Jason Reynolds, photo by James J. Reddington; Laurie Halse Anderson photo by Randy Fontanilla; Malinda Lo, photo by Sharona Jacobs; Maia Kobabe, photo © M. Ruddell. |
EveryLibrary has announced EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books Week 2024, a free, online literary festival from September 22-27.
Twenty-five panels will cover topics including the joy of writing, the culture of reading, and the challenges of censorship. Participating authors include Laurie Halse Anderson, Jason Reynolds, Stephen Chobsky, Maia Kobabe, and Malinda Lo.
Sessions will stream on EveryLibrary’s social media platforms—Facebook Live, Instagram Live, and YouTube Live channels. They will also be available on demand following the live broadcasts.
The event is free, but participants are asked to RSVP.
Read the full press release below.
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