2019 LitFest Gala: Levar Burton’s Tribute to Toni Morrison
In an intimate tribute to Toni Morrison at the 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles, acclaimed actor and author LeVar Burton honored the late writer's legacy. More
Ava DuVernay, Diane Warren, Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., Julie Brown Honored at PEN America 2019 LitFest Gala
Last night, PEN America hosted their 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles, a celebration of free expression and the literary arts that honored some of the brightest names in… More
2019 LitFest Gala Toni Morrison Tribute: LeVar Burton
Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin will host the 2019 LitFest Gala in Beverly Hills on November 1. More
PEN America to Honor “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” and “Unbelievable” at 11/1/19 Litfest Gala in Los Angeles
In what is expected to be an incredibly poignant moment during the ceremony, actor, author, and reading and education advocate LeVar Burton will deliver a tribute to the legendary… More
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Splendid writin': @moorethink on the notion that my favorite novel be banned from school libraries: https://jamesmoore.substack.com/p/lonesome-dumb?utm_source=substack&publication_id=344359&post_id=110736889&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true
#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