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Freedom School Read-In Returns | Des Moines News
Waterloo West High School kicks off its second annual 1619 Freedom School Read-in this July 18, bringing together powerhouse authors like Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, Renée Watson, and Nikole Hannah-Jones to read, discuss, and celebrate stories that have been banned in Iowa schools. The event, born from resistance to Senate File 496 — which removed thousands of books deemed inappropriate — aims to affirm every voice matters and reignite a love of reading. As a community rallying point, it also offers free books and a rare chance to hear literary giants in person, following last year’s record…
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