{"id":31531,"date":"2025-06-26T13:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/?p=31531"},"modified":"2025-06-26T13:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T17:00:12","slug":"recap-lets-talk-about-it-a-conversation-with-author-robin-stevenson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/blog\/2025\/06\/26\/recap-lets-talk-about-it-a-conversation-with-author-robin-stevenson\/","title":{"rendered":"RECAP - Let's Talk About It: A Conversation with Author          Robin Stevenson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we continue to bring powerful voices to the forefront of public dialogue. This spring acclaimed Canadian author <\/strong>Robin Stevenson<strong> inspired audiences at two events that underscored the vital role of libraries in defending intellectual freedom and amplifying diverse stories.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-9cf2c9ae wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3772-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3772-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-31544\" width=\"465\" height=\"310\" title=\"IMG_3772-Enhanced-NR\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 3, Stevenson was featured at York University\u2019s Scott Library as part of the \u201cLet\u2019s Talk About It\u201d Authors Series. Moderated by <strong>Kris Joseph<\/strong>, Director or Digital Scholarship &amp; Infrastructure and <strong>Natalie Coulter<\/strong>, Director, Institute for Research on Digital Literacies, the conversation explored Stevenson\u2019s celebrated works\u2014including&nbsp;<em>Queer History A-Z<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pride Puppy\u2014and her experiences navigating the challenges of censorship and advocacy in today\u2019s literary landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following evening, she joined a panel at the Church of the Redeemer with <strong>Jim Turk<\/strong> (Centre for Free Expression) and <strong>Michelle Arbuckle<\/strong> (Ontario Library Association), moderated by <strong>Salvy Trojman<\/strong>. The discussion focused on the growing threats to intellectual freedom and the essential role libraries play in ensuring access to diverse voices and ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Robin Stevenson is the author of over thirty books for young readers, many of which center on themes of social justice, LGBTQ+ history, and youth empowerment. Her work has earned numerous accolades, including a Stonewall Honor and the Lieutenant Governor\u2019s Award for Literary Excellence. A passionate advocate for the freedom to read, Stevenson was named the Book and Periodical Council\u2019s Champion of Free Expression in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-a96182c1 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3728-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_3728-Enhanced-NR-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-31540\" width=\"452\" height=\"301\" title=\"IMG_3728-Enhanced-NR\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These events remind us why libraries matter\u2014not just as places of learning, but as defenders of democracy and inclusion. 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