Event SummaryA High Level Summary of the Event.

During this special Author Takeover panel event moderated by Julia E. Torres, we will discuss how books can support race, culture, identity, and mental health.

Introduce you to ways to engage in courageous conversations while reading literature in academic settings 

Give you some tips for curating inclusive libraries 

Suggest books that are relevant to students’ lives, which will increase reading and improve literacy skills 

Build a school community that is supportive, empathetic, and accepting of others