Banned Book Week Discussion with Ray Shepard

What does it mean to ban a book? Celebrated local author Ray Shepard will lead a discussion for middle schoolers and their caregivers about Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram x. Kendi and the impact of book bans on Wednesday, September 27th at 6pm. Ray has received multiple starred reviews for his latest work of creative non-fiction, A Long Time Coming: A Lyrical Biography of Race in America from Ona Judge to Barack Obama. Participants are encouraged to read one or both books before the event. Please contact the Lincoln Library Children’s Desk if you need copies. Email [email protected] to register. Best for caregivers and children in 7th grade and up.