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Oklahoma teacher is still fighting book bans, now from Brooklyn

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Summer Boismier lost her job after she gave students a QR code to the Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned project. Now she’s helping teens fight book bans. More

The media's Role in the era of Book Bans

[Virtual] The Media’s Role in the Era of Book Bans

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm CT
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Defending LGBTQ Literature in Oklahoma

[Virtual] Defending LGBTQ Literature in Oklahoma

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
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For First Time, Oklahoma Education Officials Punish Two School Districts for Violating Gag Order on Teaching Race and Gender

Press ReleaseAugust 23, 2022

“This case demonstrates the dangerous chilling effect gag orders can have,” said Jeremy C. Young, senior manager for free expression and education at PEN America and author of the… More

Dan Pfeiffer In Person

Dan Pfeiffer – In Person

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT
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An Evening with Pulitzer Prize Winner Nikole Hannah-Jones

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT
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Independent Bookstore Day: A Conversation With Kalani Pickhart and Jennifer Croft

Saturday, April 30, 2022 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT
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Educational Gag Orders Seek to Enforce Compulsory Patriotism

analysisMarch 30, 2022

Three New Bills Become Law in Florida, Mississippi, and South Dakota Monthly Roundup, March This post is part of a series from PEN America tracking the progress of educational gag orders… More

Headshots of James Tager, Dr. Anne Hyde, and Carlisha Williams Bradley; on top: “Banned Books Week 2021” in a red banner and “History, Racism, and Education moderated by James Tager”

[VIRTUAL] History, Racism, and Education in Oklahoma

Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
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Row of books; on top: “PEN Across America Tulsa Open House Chapter Event”

PEN Across America Tulsa Open House

Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
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