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Molly Shannon, intellectual freedom, Colin Kaepernick
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Molly Shannon

Actor and comedian Molly Shannon is perhaps best known for the larger-than-life characters she created over six seasons as a Saturday Night Live cast member. She talked about the vulnerability that forged those characters—and the real-life personalities that populate her forthcoming memoir Hello, Molly! ((Ecco, April)—at the American Library Association’s LibLearnX conference on January 23 in conversation with author Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney.

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While content challenges are familiar territory for librarians, the distinction between challenged materials and challenged authors is often unexplored. Members of ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee will present an FAQ document clarifying how library staff should handle challenges. 10–10:30 a.m. Monday, January 24.

Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick, who made headlines at a 2016 preseason NFL game with the San Francisco 49ers when he took a knee during the US national anthem to protest racial injustice, will close LibLearnX. His first children’s book, I Color Myself Different, will be published in April. 1–2 p.m. Monday, January 24.

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Introducing LibLearnX

It’s the final day of ALA’s newest conference, LibLearnX (January 21–24). Check American Libraries’ preview for information on speakers, awards, educational sessions, and networking opportunities.

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