SLU Libraries Partnering with Wash U, St. Louis City Libraries for Panel Discussion on Book Banning
Saint Louis University Libraries, Wash U Libraries, and St. Louis City Libraries will hold a panel discussion on Saturday, Oct. 26, examining the rise in book bans and the implications for libraries, librarians, and intellectual freedom.
Central to the discussion will be Amanda Jones and her recently published book, “That Librarian,” which maps the book banning crisis across the country, draws the battle lines in the war against equity and inclusion, and calls on book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of readers.
The panel will include Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D., associate professor in SLU’s School of Education, and Tom Bober, a past president of the Missouri Association of School Librarians. Buehler mentors future high school English teachers as part of her work at SLU.
The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Participants will have the opportunity to log any questions they might have for the panel when registering.
Panel Details
- When: The panel discussion begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. A book signing and light refreshments will begin at 4:30 p.m. Left Bank Books will have copies of “That Librarian” available for purchase and signing.
- Where: Crowder Courtyard, Anheuser-Busch Hall on the Washington University campus.