Joyce McIntosh, Assistant Program Director for the Freedom to Read Foundation, will present information about the current state of challenges throughout the U.S., sharing how the First Amendment is related to our public and school libraries, and noting ways people can advocate on behalf of intellectual freedom in their community.

This will be a hybrid in-person and Zoom event. Zoom registration via red button below.

There is no need to register to attend in person. LWVGE suggests car pooling with other League members. Cantigny parking fee is waived for those attending this event.

Bio:

Joyce McIntosh is the Assistant Program Director for the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), an organization dedicated to First Amendment education, litigation, and advocacy. She has worked at the intersection of intellectual freedom, communication, and the First Amendment for three decades.  With FTRF and the American Library Association her work has focused on education about the First Amendment and censorship, and helping librarians navigate challenges to intellectual freedom.