Megan Mack
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WXXI News
Preliminary data from the American Library Association shows there have been fewer attempts to censor books in public, school, and academic libraries this year as compared to 2023.
Last year saw record highs in the number of banned books and attempts to ban books. Many of the titles in question are for young readers.
A local event aims to celebrate the joy reading can bring to kids. Guest host Eric Logan sits down with organizers, authors, and illustrators participating in this year’s Rochester Children’s Book Festival.
They discuss this year’s event, trends in the children’s book world, and more.
Our guests:
- Ronny Frischman, co-chair of the Rochester Children’s Book Festival
- Vivian Vande Velde, author and organizer of the “Festival-To-Go” program
- Yuko Jones, illustrator
- London Ladd, illustrator