Banned Books #2

Saturday, October 19th, 2024
9:30- Social Time – 10:00- Program
Oswego Heritage House
Avenue A and 10th Street
Lake Oswego

 As many of you may recall, for last October’s program, we had a panel discussion with three informed speakers: Greg Martin (librarian) from Wilsonville Public Library, April Younglove (librarian) from Lake Oswego Public Library, and Will Peters, the owner of Mollie Bloom Bookstore in Multnomah Village. They shared their perspectives about the alarming growth of book censorship and then engaged the audience in an informative Q and A session.

The topic was so well received and, unfortunately, remains still so urgent that, as program chairs, we had intentions to revisit this issue again this year. To our great delight, Lake Oswego Public Library is already leading the way. They have developed an entire program highlighting the scope of the book-banning trend, followed by identifying and celebrating our abilities to counter this with Freedom to Read Month. Please see www.lopl.org/freedomtoread for their list of proactive events.

The program plan is to generate a thought-provoking discussion about one of the most banned books in the US, All Boys Aren’t Blue, by George M. Johnson. Before we dive into the book, LOPL librarians will provide a brief overview of the current book-banning landscape, including recent efforts to target books with minority characters and authors, book challenges locally, and information about how you can support intellectual freedom.

Please join us as LOAAUW and the Heritage House host The LO Public Library’s discussion of All Boys Aren’t Blue. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a controversial book and learn how to protect our right to read.

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We have several book clubs and other interest groups that meet throughout the year.  Please check the Interest Group tab and the newsletters for detailed information.

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