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Workshop: PEN America's Freedom to Read Student Summit

Saturday, 9/30/2023
12:00 - 4:00
Mix: Lounge - 2nd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400
Register

In recognition of Banned Books Week 2023, PEN America returns to SFPL to host the Freedom to Read Student Summit for high school students!

This unique day of thematic workshops and activities led by PEN America student leaders and staff will help equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to combat book banning and educational censorship to preserve the freedoms to read and learn in their schools, libraries, and communities across the region and beyond! Returning students from the March 2023 program are welcome. Trainings have been updated with new data and insights from PEN America’s latest book bans report, “Banned in the USA: State Laws Supercharge Book Suppression in Schools”.

This event is open to students in any level of high school and is free to attend. Lunch will be provided. Capacity is limited so register as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact institute@pen.org.

Read & Write

Discover new titles, share inspiring works and participate in challenges and contests. 

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

Public Notice and Disclaimer

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The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.