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"LGBTQ Challenges" Webinar

Presented by Image Comics with the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table and the ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table, the Library Livestreams webinars will be hosted on the Zoom platform and live-streamed to the American Library Association YouTube channel.

Michelle Perez (THE PERVERT) and Grace Ellis (MOONSTRUCK) in conversation with Monica Barette (GNCRT Board, Principal Librarian at Chula Vista Library) about the disproportionately high incidence of bans and challenges levied against LGBTQ+ books, especially (but not limited to) those titles aimed at younger readers, in libraries and schools. This discussion will also touch on the recent increase in challenges and cancellations of Drag Storytimes in libraries across the nation.

Earlier Event: June 4
Library Teen Workshop
Later Event: September 28
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus