Authors for the Freedom to Read
September 23 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE!
Join the Pleasanton Library and Towne Center Books for a special event during Banned Books Week.
Along with Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, authors Maggie Takuda-Hall, Lisa Ramee, and Joanna Ho will come together for a panel discussion about protecting our freedom to read.
There have been over 4000 book challenges in the U.S. this year. Learn about book bans, Assembly Bill 1825, and why protecting our Freedom to Read is important. This free event is presented by Towne Center Books, The Pleasanton Library, and Authors against Book Bans. It is an opportunity to voice censorship concerns and celebrate free expression. Books challenged in the U.S. and related merchandise will be available to purchase.
AGENDA
- Introduction by Towne Center Books
- Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan will present AB 1825 The Freedom to Read Act.
- Panel presentation by authors Maggie Takuda-Hall, Lisa Ramee, and Joanna Ho
- Audience Q&A
- Opportunity to purchase challenged books and relevant merchandise
This is a FREE event, but tickets are required. Register here for your free tickets.
General Ticket Information: 15% discount for purchases of 10 or more tickets for most shows (Pleasanton Youth Theater Company shows excluded). Contact the box office at 925-931-4848 for more information.
