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Represent!

The Importance of Representation in Children’s/YA Literature
2025-02-22 12:00:00 2025-02-22 13:00:00 America/Chicago Represent! Are you a children’s or young adult book enthusiast who believes our collective culture thrives when everyone is heard, seen and felt? Then join us as we discuss the importance of representation in children’s and young adult literature with a panel of authors giving their insights and experiences followed by a Q&A. Presented by FREEAIR Books. Adults, teens and families with school-aged children. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Saturday, February 22
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 12:00:00 2025-02-22 13:00:00 America/Chicago Represent! Are you a children’s or young adult book enthusiast who believes our collective culture thrives when everyone is heard, seen and felt? Then join us as we discuss the importance of representation in children’s and young adult literature with a panel of authors giving their insights and experiences followed by a Q&A. Presented by FREEAIR Books. Adults, teens and families with school-aged children. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Are you a children’s or young adult book enthusiast who believes our collective culture thrives when everyone is heard, seen and felt? Then join us as we discuss the importance of representation in children’s and young adult literature with a panel of authors giving their insights and experiences followed by a Q&A. Presented by FREEAIR Books. Adults, teens and families with school-aged children.

Are you a children’s or young adult book enthusiast who believes our collective culture thrives when everyone is heard, seen and felt? Then join us as we discuss the importance of representation in children’s and young adult literature with a panel of authors giving their insights and experiences followed by a Q&A.

Presented by FREEAIR Books.

Adults, teens and families with school-aged children.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

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