In an increasingly tense political landscape, book bans have become a topic of conversation nationwide. Join us for an interactive discussion with Andrew Zalot and discover the history of book bans, why they happen, and what people can do to prevent them.
Zalot is a PhD Candidate in the School of Information Sciences .His research focuses on intellectual freedom and censorship in schools and libraries. My current work focuses on examining discourse in online and local communities, specifically how they engage with one another when a book is banned.
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