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Program: Finding Joy: Escapism in Science Fiction and Fantasy and It's Impact On How We Approach Our Reality

Finding Joy: Escapism in Science Fiction and Fantasy and Its Impact On How We Approach Our Reality

Saturday, June 25, 2022

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Location: Marriott Marquis, Marquis Salon 5

You can’t advocate for a world you can’t imagine. Genre fiction has long been a go-to for escapist reading. What makes science fiction and fantasy stories natural places for our hopes and dreams? Can we imagine a world where wishes come true, prejudices are not baked in, and the sky is the starting point and not the limit? We will discuss the worlds of pure imagination and those fueled by a dream for a better tomorrow.

Main Contact(s)

Athina Livanos-Propst

Digital Libarian
PBS

Moderator(s)

Athina Livanos-Propst

Digital Libarian
PBS

Speaker(s)

Sarah Addison Allen

Author
Alix E. Harrow

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Ryka Aoki

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Susan Dennard

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