Banned books discussion with Antony Dandridge and Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone

This two-part Reading and Discussion series, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 10 and 24, at the Rosendale Library, 264 Main St., Rosendale will explore depictions of race in children’s picture books that have been banned or challenged. Participants will read 11 children’s picture books that have been banned or challenged because of racial themes plus some short articles about book banning and racial and cultural diversity in children’s literature.

The discussions will be facilitated by Anthony Dandridge, Lecturer in the SUNY New Paltz Black Studies Department, and the Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone, Founder and Director of the Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley. For the book and resource list, visit rosendalelibrary.org or call 845-658-9013.