The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy, 1 November | Event in Orlando | AllEvents

The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy

PEN America

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Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am

8 hours

CityArts

Free Tickets Available

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Date & Location

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm (GMT-04:00)

CityArts

39 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, United States

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About the event

The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy
This convening will bring together educators, librarians, students and advocates to build a united front against book bans in Florida.

About this Event

Censorship is reaching unprecedented levels across Florida. Books are being pulled from classrooms and libraries, educators are being silenced, and students are being denied the right to read and think freely. Florida has become the testing ground for these efforts — and the fight back must start here.

The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy, a one-day convening in Orlando, is designed to strengthen our coalition, map the threats, and build the tools we need to resist.

This is not a panel or a conference. It is a working session — a space for those on the frontlines to connect, strategize, and generate action-oriented plans. Together, we will create a shared toolkit that can be adapted to various missions, uniting us around the common cause of defending the freedom to read, learn, and teach.

This convening is free to attend, and a limited number of scholarships are available to cover a one-night hotel stay if travel is a barrier.

📍 Orlando, Florida 📅 November 1st 👥 Max. 40-60 participants

Who should attend:

  • Educators and librarians
  • Students and parents
  • Cultural workers and community organizers
  • Writers, artists, and advocates committed to fighting censorship

What to expect:

  • Collective mapping of the censorship landscape
  • Strategy labs to develop adaptable tools
  • Coalition-building across roles and communities
  • Concrete commitments and next steps



NOTICE: Once you register for a ticket, you must also complete the General Admission Form, which will be emailed to registrants along with your ticket information after you check out.



This form is required to confirm your registration—reserving a spot through Eventbrite alone will not secure your admission.

Agenda


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome & Context Briefing

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Icebreaker: The Book That Made Me

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Who Are You and Why Are You Here?

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Mapping the Threat Landscape

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Blueprints for Winning: Defining and Mapping Our Success

🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Campaign Planning & Coordinated Action

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing Circle & Comments


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Ticket Info

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CityArts, 39 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, United States
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The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy, 1 November | Event in Orlando | AllEvents
The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy
Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am
Free