Shelved Voices: How Book Censorship & Bans Impact Everyone, Everywhere
The Aspen Institute Arts Program in partnership with Kwame Alexander, W. Kamau Bell and the DC Public Library and DC Public Library Foundation presents, “Shelved Voices: How Book Censorship & Bans Impact Everyone, Everywhere,” at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Auditorium in Washington, D.C. This program kicks off Banned Books Week 2024 with three segments exploring the history of book banning, the current state of literary access in the US, and how we might catalyze inspiration for protecting and expanding access to the written word for all readers. Featuring conversations with policy experts, librarians, authors, students, and advocates on the frontlines, this program highlights what’s happening in regions where censorship is both prominent and subtle. In-person attendees will also have an opportunity to submit questions during both panel sessions.