We are excited for this first step with Broadway Licensing and to continue partnering in this work together along with all of our @nobookbans colleagues.
Young people are at the heart of these bans; the bans seek to erase and invalidate their very existence. It is central to our work as TYA makers to ensure the stories of all of our young artists are seen, centered, & celebrated & that artists have the freedom & resources to do so
🧵PEN America Files Lawsuit against Florida School District over Unconstitutional Book Bans
Lawsuit joined by @penguinrandom, parents, and authors asserts that Escambia County School Board unlawfully removes or restricts access to books about race, racism, and LGBTQ identities.
Please take care of yourself and one another as best you can and remember you do not have to watch videos of violence to advocate for change.
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We honor the wishes of #TyreNichols family by sharing this video of him, living and joyous. We know that so many in our communities are aching and angry and we send our love and support. 1/2
#MyStoryBelongs#MiHistoriaPertenece
Jacksonville, FL--@VogelPaula has issued a statement in response to the cancellation of a fine arts high school's (parent-approved) production of her play INDECENT: ...1/2
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We stand in solidarity with educators & librarians enduring abuse & violence. #MyStoryBelongs
Corpus Christi, TX--"Nancy Vera was awakened suddenly at midnight on July 12 by the sound of a single gunshot, the bullet ricocheting off her home."
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A nuestros colegas en el campo del teatro: @bravelittleco, @D2DreamTheatre, @Off_ThePage, y @TrikeTheatre los invitamos a unirse con nosotros para oponerse a las prohibiciones de libros y examinar su práctica artística ... 1/2
To our colleagues in the theatre field - @bravelittleco, @D2DreamTheatre, @Off_ThePage, & @TrikeTheatre invite you to join us in opposing book bans, and examining your artistic practice to ensure it uplifts joyful stories by, for, and about people most affected by these bans.
Hi @DOEChancellor@NYCMayor@DanielleFilson When are you releasing guidelines and timelines for performing arts high school auditions? Kids need time to prepare and knowing ahead of time what is needed and by when is super helpful.