J Is for Justice! Story Time
About This Event
Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week with a story time led by Chicago author Veronica I. Arreola. Veronica will read her book J Is for Justice!: An Activism Alphabet, which PEN America lists among the books most banned in school districts across the United States.
About the Venue
Dandelion Bookshop
Dandelion Bookshop works to foster a vibrant literary community by providing a curated selection of books, inspiring events, and a welcoming atmosphere that nourishes the love of reading in Oak Park and beyond.
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