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July 15th, “Read or Restrict” movie about book banning, with discussion led by Marra Honeywell, Director of West Lafayette Public Library.
Location: West Lafayette Public Library; 6:30-8 pm
Conservative activists and parents have put pressure on local schools and library boards to remove certain books from their collections. Many of the targeted titles feature LGBTQ and other minority characters, beloved by young adult readers who want to see themselves reflected in literature. Critics of these titles label them as obscene or inappropriate for kids. But who gets to decide? This documentary explores the debate in Indiana’s libraries, schools and statehouse.