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Learn about the history of book bans in the United States with Dr. Gina Caneva, a lifelong Chicagoland educator and communicator. Ages 13+.
Last year, Illinois became the first state in the country to "ban book bans". Dr. Gina Caneva - a lifelong Chicagoland educator and communicator - will explain what that means, why it's important, and where our current moment fits into the long history of book banning in the United States. Attendees will also learn about Aurora Public Library District's Collection Development policies, including how book challenges and suggestions are processed. There will be time at the end for Q&A.
Dr. Caneva has written about educational and political issues for several newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Reporter, and HuffPost. Formerly a CPS teacher, she's now the librarian at Easy Leyden High School.
Join us in person at the Santori Library in Room 125/126 or join virtually via Zoom here. (Virtual event password: Bans)
Ages 13+
AGE GROUP: | Adults - ages 19+ |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Reading and Literacy | Local Resources and Community Conversation |
TAGS: | education | Civic Literacy |
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