Hands Off Our Books: Writing & Reading in an Era of Censorship
From bias in the publishing industry to the pressures of self-censorship to book bans, authors face increasing barriers in the book industry. On Sat, March 7 from 1-3pm Rhode Island authors Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie, Cathy G. Johnson, and Padma Venkatraman will join LitArts RI Executive Director Christina Bevilacqua for Hands Off Our Books, a conversation about their experiences with censorship and targeted attacks on their work, the growing threats to Americans’ unfettered access to books, and how to best advocate for freedom to read throughout our communities and our nation. We’ll celebrate Rhode Island’s unique protections for authors, made possible through the Freedom to Read Act, signed into law in 2025, while also discussing the larger ramifications of bias and censorship in the book world for writers publishing today and the readers who love their work.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3460947-0
