Virginia Teach Truth Day of Action
Saturday, June 10, 2023
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sacred African Burial Grounds in Shockoe Bottom
Richmond, VA
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sacred African Burial Grounds in Shockoe Bottom
Richmond, VA
This Teach Truth Day of Action is co-coordinated by representatives of Black Lives Matter at School, the Virginia Education Association, and the National Education Association. It is one of many Teach Truth Day of Action events being held across the United States at historic sites.
We are seeing an increase in book bans in Virginia and across the country. It is essential to counter those voices by uniting to support the freedom to read. Books are tools for understanding complex issues and experiences.
The outdoor event will be comprised of storytellers and an opportunity to browse and swap your favorite banned books. You will hear directly from teachers, young scholars, and education leaders about why the freedom to learn and teach the truth is vital to them. You will also learn about other things you can do to join the movement to unite against censorship in education. We hope you will join us! If you plan to attend, please register below by June 2nd, so we have enough resources for attendees.
Everybody is invited to participate in the book swap. Just make sure to RSVP with the button below and to come with a book to trade. Come with a book, leave with a (different) book.
We are seeing an increase in book bans in Virginia and across the country. It is essential to counter those voices by uniting to support the freedom to read. Books are tools for understanding complex issues and experiences.
The outdoor event will be comprised of storytellers and an opportunity to browse and swap your favorite banned books. You will hear directly from teachers, young scholars, and education leaders about why the freedom to learn and teach the truth is vital to them. You will also learn about other things you can do to join the movement to unite against censorship in education. We hope you will join us! If you plan to attend, please register below by June 2nd, so we have enough resources for attendees.
Everybody is invited to participate in the book swap. Just make sure to RSVP with the button below and to come with a book to trade. Come with a book, leave with a (different) book.
Banned Book Links
Top 11 Most Banned Books of the 2022-2023 School Year, Pen America
Top 10 Most Banned Books of the 2021-2022 School Year, Pen America
Banned Books, ACLU
Banned Books Week: Defend the Right to Study People's History, Zinn Education Project
Top 10 Most Banned Books of the 2021-2022 School Year, Pen America
Banned Books, ACLU
Banned Books Week: Defend the Right to Study People's History, Zinn Education Project
Co-cordinators
Co-sponsors
Shelf Life will provide donated books.
We invite organizations in the Richmond and Virginia area to co-sponsor the pledge to #TeachTruth Day of Action. Join us.