It’s time to challenge the status quo and rethink our approach, which is why we’ll explore the importance of letting young readers explore stories that push boundaries and reflect the world. This panel discussion is about giving teens the freedom to think, question, and grow, and will dive into how we can move forward. ModeratorMichelle Arbuckle, OLA Executive DirectorPanelistsLawrence Hill, Canadian AWARD-WINNING AuthorMaria Martella, Owner, TinlidsWendy Burch-Jones, OSLA Council PresidentChapters00:00-2:00 Introduction2:00-12:00 Why Teens Need the Freedom to Read12:02-25:04 Book Challenges and Censorship25:04-42:15 Fear and Controlling the Narrative42:16-53:12 Consequences of Limiting Teens' Reading Choices53:13-59:08 How You Can Support Freedom to Read*****📚 You’re not an OLA member yet? Don’t worry about it, it’s fine, you can become one ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⭐️ Keep up to date with what your OLA besties are doing via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.*******This podcast is hosted by Michelle Arbuckle and produced by Gina Freitag.  Editing and additional production support is completed by Helen Chevreau. Promotions and communications for this podcast are executed by Laurel McLeod.For programming inquiries, please email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  For promotional and sponsorship inquiries, please email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

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