Virtual Banned Books Reading Activity and Discussion

Type of Event: Virtual

Day of Event Contact: Pat Neal – [email protected]

Part One: DKG Virtual Teachers Lounge

6:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET

Join Virtual Teachers’ Lounge founders Dr. Karen Gross, Pat Neal, Sakina McGruder, and Dr. Ed Wang to share your thoughts, feelings, and solutions in a safe and comfortable environment.  Invite another educator.

Part Two: Freedom to Learn:  May 3rd National Day of Action

6:30 pm to 8:00 ET

We invite you to participate in a reading activity of banned books with Virtual Teachers’ Lounge founders Dr. Karen Gross, Pat Neal, Sakina McGruder, and Dr. Ed Wang.

We will discuss why certain books are being banned and the impact of banning on the education of our students at all ages and stages.  This is a critical conversation for all educators, parents and concerned community members.  Please prepare to read a paragraph from a banned book.