Why Stories Matter: A Conversation on Books, Censorship, and the Freedom to Read with Rebekah Cummings and Jennifer Nielsen

What happens when books become the center of public controversy- and what do we lose when stories are removed from shelves? Join bestselling author Jennifer Nielsen and librarian and freedom-to-read advocate Rebekah Cummings for a timely conversation about books, censorship, and intellectual freedom. Drawing on their experiences as an author and an advocate, Nielsen and Cummings will explore why stories matter, what the current wave of book challenges in Utah means for authors, libraries, schools, and young readers, and why the freedom to read remains essential. The evening will include plenty of time for conversation and audience questions.