Freedom to Read - Virtual Panel
Attempts to ban books from school and public libraries are rising at an unprecedented level across the country. Join the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library as we celebrate the Freedom to Read during ALA’s National Banned Books Week with an exceptional virtual panel of experts who will engage in open conversation about the dangers of book banning and censorship and the importance of free expression and first amendment rights. Join Ashley Belote, Mollie Burkholder, Dr. Mark West, and Marcellus Turner as they discuss the current climate from various perspectives.