Join us for a Keynote Conversation with Dr. Emily Knox, an esteemed professor from the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Emily, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking book Book Banning in 21st Century America and the acclaimed Foundations of Intellectual Freedom, will delve into her extensive research on intellectual freedom, censorship, and the vital intersection of print culture and reading practices. Her insightful work has not only earned her the 2023 Eli M. Oboler Prize but has also sparked important conversations on platforms like NPR, the New York Times, and Time.
Discover her perspectives on contemporary book challenges and the critical need to understand reading practices to combat censorship. With her impressive background, including service on the National Coalition Against Censorship board and as the editor of the Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, Emily is set to offer a thought-provoking discussion you won’t want to miss.
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