Ira Wells at the Toronto Public Library

Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, Canada

As part of Freedom to Read Week, Toronto Public Library presents critic, essayist, and associate professor at the University of Toronto, Ira Wells to celebrate the publication of his new title On Book Banning: Or, How the New Censorship Consensus Trivializes Art and Undermines Democracy, in conversation with host Charles Foran. The culture wars have […]

On Book Banning: Ira Wells at the Centre for Free Expression

Join Ira Wells, author of On Book Banning, in a Freedom to Read Week conversation with Centre for Free Expression Director James L. Turk, at this time when censorship is becoming popular and pervasive. The event is co-sponsored by Canadian School Libraries, Edmonton Public Library, PEN Canada, Toronto Public Library, Vancouver Public Library. This free virtual […]

Freedom to Read Week with Ira Wells (On Book Banning)

In celebration of Freedom to Read Week in Canada, join Ira Wells, author of On Book Banning: Or, How the New Censorship Consensus Trivializes Art and Undermines Democracy, for thought-provoking online conversation Dr. Shannon Murray, held by Bookmark Bookstores. This virtual event will take place on Thursday, February 27 at 7PM ADT. Reserve your free […]

On Book Banning: Ira Wells at Words Festival

Join Ira Wells as he speaks about his new book On Book Banning, a lively, accessible survey of the pressing question of literary censorship in our times of crisis and change, in this virtual event with the Words Festival. Ira will be speaking in conversation with host Josh Lambier. This free virtual event will take […]

On Book Banning: Windsor Launch!

Biblioasis Bookshop 1520 Wyandotte St E, Windsor, ON, Canada

Join us in celebrating the Windsor launch of On Book Banning by Ira Wells! Ira will be interviewed about his new book, followed by an audience Q&A. Books will be available for sale and signing, and snacks and drinks will be provided for this evening of lively discussion. This event will take place at Biblioasis […]

On Book Banning & Barfly: Ira Wells & Michael Lista at Biblio Bash

Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, Canada

Join Ira Wells, author of On Book Banning, and Michael Lista, author of Barfly, for this Biblio Bash at the Toronto Reference Library! This event will take place on Thursday April 3 at 5:30PM EST. More details to come. Grab On Book Banning here! Get Barfly here! ABOUT ON BOOK BANNING The freedom to read is under attack. From […]