SXSW EDU 2025
Defending the Right to Read: Working Together
Description:
Books have the power to transform lives. The act of reading and the freedom of authors to share their perspectives face unprecedented challenges. Dive into the heart of the battle for freedom of expression and explore the vital importance of defending the right to read against censorship. Authors, publishers, educators, and librarians collaborate to combat the alarming rise in book bans and censorship attempts. Discover and be a part of the passionate and dynamic ways they work together so that free people read freely.
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Takeaways
- Seeing the ripple effect of book bans: Gain a deep insight into how censorship affects not only authors and publishers but also the broader community.
- Discover practical strategies and efforts to combat censorship, protect the right to read freely, and promote intellectual freedom in your community.
- Be inspired: Powerful stories of resilience and collaboration of different groups join forces to defend freedom of expression.
Speakers
- Dan Novack, VP, General Counsel, Penguin Random House
- Becky Calzada, District Library Coordinator, Leander ISD
- Emily Kirkpatrick, Executive Director, National Council of Teacher's of English
- David Levithan, Editor, Scholastic
Organizer
Skip Dye, SVP, Library Sales & Digital Strategy, Penguin Random House
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