Join The Carle and Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) for a full day of programming to celebrate our freedom to read in recognition of Banned Books Week 2024 (September 22-28).
Join The Carle and Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) on Sunday, September 22nd for a full day of art and Special Storytimes to celebrate our freedom to read. Be sure to check out the full schedule for the day.
The Massachusetts state leaders of AABB (Colleen AF Venable, Federico Erebia, Michelle Cusolito, and Jarrett Lerner) will serve as MCs for the day. Other best-selling and award-winning authors in attendance include Lesléa Newman, Malinda Lo, Gayle Forman, Sarah Prager, Gwen Agna, Alex Graudins, Mk Smith Despres, and Shawn Peters.
Activities for all ages include:
Noon – 5:00 pm – Postcard and Button Activity (Art Studio)
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Celebrating The Freedom To Read: Picture Books (Auditorium)
2:00 – 2:30 pm – Special Storytime: Banned Books Week (Reading Library)
2:30 – 3:30 pm – Celebrating the Freedom to Read: YA and Middle Grade (Auditorium)
Book signings to follow each program. Can’t make the event? You may reserve signed books online.
Learn more about Banned Books Week here.
This event is free with museum admission. Free and discounted admission options are also available.
Who You’ll Meet
Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) is a group of writers, illustrators, and other book creators who stand for the freedom to read; they oppose any attempts to censor or ban books. They support the availability of diverse voices on public and school library shelves. As authors and as members of local and national communities, they pledge to protect the rights of all young people to access the books they need and deserve.
