BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:LA County Library X-WR-CALNAME:LA County Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:03480280-ea77-4ccc-a796-7f794694f592 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260716T233429Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T133000 SUMMARY:Freedom to Read Community Day of Action Watch Party for Teens LOCATION:East Los Angeles Library\nEast Los Angeles Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Los Angeles Library;X -APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=East Los Angeles Library:geo:34.0339873,-118.1597 237 GEO:34.0339873;-118.1597237 DESCRIPTION:Lunch and learn with us! We'll screen recorded talks with youn g adult authors Aminah Mae Safi and Abdi Nazemian\, then have an engaging discussion on diverse representation and protecting our freedom to read. L unch will be provided. For teens..\nhttps://lacountylibrary.libnet.info/ev ent/11864712 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for an inspiring Lunch &\; Lear n event as we celebrate the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action on Oct ober 19! Featuring a screening of recorded author talks with award-winning young adult authors Aminah Mae Safi and Abdi Nazemian\, this session will highlight their literary journeys and commitment to diverse representatio n. Discover how they tackle issues of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging through their writing\, and explore the rising challenges of bo ok bans across the U.S.

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After the talk\, we&rsquo\;ll open the flo or for an engaging discussion where attendees can share their thoughts and ideas on protecting our freedom to read. Food and refreshments will be pr ovided thanks to the generosity of LA County Library Foundation. Don&rsquo \;t miss this chance to stand up for your right to read!

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