Banned Books Week Panel Discussion October 2023

Published October 14, 2023

Jerry Craft, Newbery award-winning author in conversation with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ faculty discussing Banned Books.  Free event, all are welcome.

Children's graphic novelist Jerry Craft, along with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ faculty Amy Desuza-Riehm and Dr. Alice L. Nicholas, discussed the current uprise in book challenges happening across the US. The panel was moderated by Dr. Alexis Pavenick, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Librarian. 

Nearly 100 people attended this lively event!

Alexis Pavenick with panel speakers on stage
Empty stage in front of 5th floor window
Dean Dill on stage in front of crowd
Provost Scissum Gunn speaking in front of stage