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Battle of the Banned Photos

Battle of the Banned

Saturday, October 5, 2024
6:30pm to 8:30 pm

Hosted by the DC Public Library Foundation

Join us at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Sat., Oct. 5 at 6:30pm as DC Librarians battle it out for title of Best Banned Book Display!

Our freedoms are not guaranteed, and this event is meant to lift up the voices of banned authors and send a strong message that our supporters believe in the Freedom to Read! We will also honor inspiring community advocates with our second annual DCPLF awards. With live music and great food we know this party will Rock!

Awardees

Igniting the Community Award
Jacqueline Woodson, Award Winning Author

The Transformer Award
Ann B. Friedman, Founder and Board Chair Planet Word

The Spotlight Award
American Library Association, President Elect, Cindy Hohl

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