I've been a Judy Blume fan forever and I have really liked all the one-hour webinars that Booklist has sponsored this year, so this one should really be a treat.

Here's the info on how to register. It's a great way to spend your lunch hour!

Defending the Right to Read: Celebrating Banned Books Week featuring special guest Judy Blume. Held Tuesday, September 28, noon MST and 11 a.m. Pacific.

Librarians and teachers face more challenges than ever when it comes to defending children’s right to read. In celebration of Banned Books Week, this webinar features a stellar panel of experts who will discuss book rating systems, the impact of the Internet on challenges, the effect of censorship on children’s publishing, and how to best prepare for book challenges.

Panelists include:

• Judy Blume, renowned author and longtime advocate of intellectual freedom
• Beverly Horowitz, Vice President and Publisher, Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
• Nanette Perez, Program Officer, Office for Intellectual Freedom, American Library Association
• Kristin Pekoll, Young-Adult Librarian, West Bend (WI) Community Memorial Library
• Pat Scales, former school librarian and member of the National Coalition against Censorship Council of Advisors

Seating for this special event is limited. Reserve your seat today at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/519010106

This webinar will be archived and e-mailed to all registrants. If you cannot attend the live presentation, you should still register for the webinar in order to be notified when the archive is available for viewing.