Wi2026: Author Events and Censorship

The current era of book bans has impacted more than just books in classrooms and libraries — it's also led to fewer author school visits, last-minute event cancelations, protests of author events, and authors facing limits on which books they can bring or discuss at events. Booksellers are often left on the hook when school events are canceled and need to protect themselves, but they can also be the key to helping the event pivot and become something even more memorable and successful. Experts who have experienced these issues and have learned how to address them will weigh in to help you be prepared.   Recorded February 25, 2026 at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA.   Additional bookstore education resources can be found at www.bookweb.org.   Theme song by Constant Companion