Thank you Val- I'm so glad that you enjoyed the workshop. Amanda is really incredible and so generous with her time. We are honored to support people like her and groups like the American Library Association.

Tomorrow evening - Tuesday at 8pm est- we are hosting a zoom call where we will discuss the Dog Whistle Dictionary. If you would like to attend and observe please hop on this link: 

https://zoom.us/j/99229609900

Karen Svoboda, She/Her

Executive Director, Defense of Democracy
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Subject: Amanda Jones' "Fighting Book Bans" Webinar Video Recording

 

This was a fantastic webinar sponsored by Defense of Democracy. Though I've heard Amanda speak several times and read her book, this webinar was packed with even more information and resources. I was going to do some other work and just kind of listen, but I was riveted! 

Additionally, Defense of Democracy is working on a Dog Whistle Dictionary that looks phenomenal. It will go live soon; they're looking for volunteers to help with that wiki as well. Reach out to info@defenseofdemocracy.org if interested.

See below for the link to the recording, to Amanda's resources that were shared, and more.

~Val DiLorenzo

Vice President

CT Association of School Librarians

   

Connecticut Association of School Librarians' Organization Address:

4 Wotton Lane

Burlington, CT 06013

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Here is a link to last night's event "Fighting Book Bans with Amanda Jones". Here is a link to the resources that Amanda provided If you are interested in researching terms for the Dog Whistle Dictionary that DofD is working on, please attend next Tuesday night's zoom call - 7pm cst - at this link: https://zoom.us/j/99229609900  Our next free workshop is a meeting with the creators of this legislation tracker. This workshop will give you hands on training to learn more about this critical tool. RSVP is free but required: https://givebutter.com/TxpUtX JOIN OUR $5 PER MONTH CLUB! Please help us keep our workshops free for everyone by making a contribution today.  We made change happen last year on a budget of just $60,000- imagine what we could do with just another $5 per month! All members of our $5 per month club receive a personalized report each month from a Defense of Democracy volunteer.   View this email in your browser.

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