Malinda Lo w/ Tasslyn Magnusson - EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books Week Fest

Malinda Lo, the acclaimed author of the National Book Award-winning Last Night at the Telegraph Club, joins Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson for a Featured Conversation, Voices Unbound – Defending Diversity and Freedom in Young Adult Literature. Malinda passionately defends the right to diverse representation in literature. Her groundbreaking novel about a Chinese American lesbian in 1950s San Francisco has faced bans in over 40 school districts, prompting a powerful stand against censorship. Malinda Lo writes to reflect and affirm marginalized identities, drawing from her own journey to champion inclusivity. Discover her inspiring advocacy for freedom of expression and her commitment to ensuring that all voices are heard and celebrated in literature.