Beloved Blues
Nov 22, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 5
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Episode description
Despite being one of the most frequently banned authors, Toni Morrison’s work has inspired countless others to tell stories outside the mainstream. We take a closer look at Morisson's writing, her legacy, and her impact on the anti-censorship movement.
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Our call to action for this episode:
- Learn how you can support and defend public libraries at Libraries for the People.
More resources:
- Read Toni Morrison's books. If you're a young person, you can apply for a Books Unbanned card to check out digital library books for free.
- Listen to Toni Morrison's full 2016 talk that was part of the BPL Presents series Brooklyn by the Book, co-curated by Community Books, BPL Presents & Congregation Beth Elohim.
- Watch Toni Morrison's speech when she accepted PEN America's PEN/Borders Literary Service Award in 2008.
- Learn more about the National Coalition Against Censorship's Student Advocates for Speech program.
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