The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

CityArts | Orlando

PEN America
Publisher/HostPEN America
The Book Ban Fight: From Stories to Strategy
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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 β€” 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 β€” 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.

πŸ“ Orlando, Florida πŸ“… November 1st πŸ‘₯ 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 registrationβ€”reserving a spot through Eventbrite alone will not secure your admission.
Agenda

πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome & Context Briefing
πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Icebreaker: The Book That Made Me
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Who Are You and Why Are You Here?
πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Mapping the Threat Landscape
πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Blueprints for Winning: Defining and Mapping Our Success
πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Campaign Planning & Coordinated Action
πŸ•‘: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing Circle & Comments
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CityArts, 39 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, United States

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