Book Challenges on the Rise: Freedom to Read Webinar
When: Monday, October 2, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom.
What: Multiple Illinois libraries host this Banned Books Week webinar, moderated by syndicated columnist Heidi Stevens. Panelists including Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, will share how to effectively support intellectual freedom. Topics include the current state of book challenges, Illinois’ legislative response, and the implications of censorship on communities. Register here.