Defending the Right to Read: Working Together

Books have the power to transform lives. The act of reading and the freedom of authors to share their perspectives face unprecedented challenges. Dive into the heart of the battle for freedom of expression and explore the vital importance of defending the right to read against censorship. Authors, publishers, educators, and librarians collaborate to combat the alarming rise in book bans and censorship attempts. Discover and be a part of the passionate and dynamic ways they work together so that free people read freely.

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Becky Calzada

Leander ISD

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Emily Kirkpatrick

National Council of Teacher's of English

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David Levithan

Scholastic

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Dan Novack

Penguin Random House