The PEN Ten Interview with Author Alethea Black
"I think the biggest threat to free expression today is the use of social media (or media in general) to bully and intimidate voices of dissent." More
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#Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said that claims he is banning books are a “nasty hoax.” For these advanced 4th grade readers, DeSantis’ policies have resulted in empty shelves and severely diminished #reading options.
"The same people pushing book bans are complaining about declining test scores in public education." @Stoltnburg4WSSD
Hope talking. They see you, Desantis. https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1639970832066674688