CANCELLED: Top Ten Banned Author: A Conversation with George M. Johnson , author of "All Boys Aren't Blue" and "We are Not Broken
Saturday, June 25, 2022
1:00pm – 2:00pm
George M. Johnson (they, their) is a non-binary, activist, journalist, and bestselling author. In this program, IFRT Chair, Rhonda Evans will discuss their ground-breaking books "All Boys Aren't Blue " and “We Are Not Broken.” Johnson’s vital work dealing with homophobia, transphobia and racism and has been targeted for removal in at least 15 states. They will also discuss the importance of celebrating Black boyhood, brotherhood, and matriarchal love.
Learning Objectives:
Acquire a better understanding of book challenges from the author’s perspective, especially as they apply to authors of color and of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Observe the impact that widely available relevant YA books have on the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC teen library patrons.
Identify the myriad of ways that books challenges, censorship, and legislation impacting intellectual freedom can arise in the library.
