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Young Adult Intellectual Freedom Advocates In-Person
The Young Adult Freedom to Read Teen Advocates a project for teens and young adults to advocate for intellectual freedom, fight censorship and book bans, and much more
Participants will learn how to:
- Appreciate the role and history of the library in American society
- Learn about civic engagement
- Discover and discuss student rights
- Strengthen skills in public speaking, writing, community-building, networking, advocacy, and self-care
- Grow personal self-awareness and self-reflection skills
- Defend and exercise the freedom to read
- Date:
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Steinberg Reading Room
- Campus:
- Elting Memorial Library
- Audience:
- Teens
- Categories:
- Teen Programs
Why Join?
- Learn how to be an effective intellectual freedom advocate in your local community.
- Support your peers nationwide in the fight for the freedom to read.
- Earn a stipend for completing the program.
Responsibilities
Young Adult Intellectual Freedom Advocates meet in person on two Tuesdays of each month from 5 - 6:30 pm. They also may attend occasional virtual Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetups and field trips.