Fight the fight once a month as we read, discuss, and raise awareness of recently challenged books.
Led by literature Prof. Alicia DeFonzo (ODU). All ages welcome.
Mar. 1: The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison
(National Book Award) Currently banned by VB Public Schools backed by Gov. Youngkin for “explicit” content.
(National Book Award) Currently banned by VB Public Schools backed by Gov. Youngkin for “explicit” content.
Apr. 5: Harry Potter, JK Rowling
(British Children’s Book Award) Being burned in Tennessee for “witchcraft.”
(British Children’s Book Award) Being burned in Tennessee for “witchcraft.”
June 7: Maus, Art Spiegelman
(Pulitzer Prize) Holocaust graphic novel banned by Tennessee school board for “language.”
(Pulitzer Prize) Holocaust graphic novel banned by Tennessee school board for “language.”