Name: Challenging the Challengers: ALA's Policy Corps and Unite Against Book Bans
Start: 2024-10-18T09:00:00-0400
End: 2024-10-18T09:45:00-0400

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

TBA

ALA’s Policy Corp is actively advocating for Unite Against Book Bans in the book challenge crisis that libraries have experienced over the last few years. There are lessons to be learned as Policy Corps members working in the field share their insight and tips to successfully challenge the challengers.

Speakers

Kent Oliver

American Library Association - PPA

The American Library Association (ALA) has tapped Kent Oliver as senior policy fellow for the Public Policy and Advocacy office to strengthen the association’s involvement in policy discussions related to First Amendment freedoms and intellectual property.Kent Oliver mentors, coordinates... Read More →