Prolific and debut authors are landing on banned books lists across school districts and in statewide book bans. Bookstores may soon become the only place where children have freedom of choice when it comes to reading. A panel of children's librarians and booksellers will discuss the current state of banned books, how this affects the book industry, and what bookstores can do to support children's freedom to read, particularly in places where that access is being limited.

Speakers Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Books - Boise, ID Lance McGrath, The College of Idaho - Caldwell, ID Hannah Reimer, University School of Milwaukee - River Hills, WI Jake Bowen, Oak Creek Public Library - Oak Creek, WI

Recorded June 7, 2023, at Children's Institute 2023 in Milwaukee

Theme by Constant Companion https://constantcompanion.bandcamp.com