Book Bans in Florida: What’s Happening and What’s Next

February 9th from 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm

with Jackie Davison, Operations Manager for The Lynx bookstore

Please register by Monday, February 2nd

Join us for a presentation that will provide background information on book bans in the state of Florida, including information about recent court rulings and current legislative updates. The presentation will also discuss what The Lynx does as a small local business in response.

SPEAKER BIO

Jackie Davison is the Operations Manager for The Lynx bookstore. The Lynx is a general-interest bookstore in Gainesville, Florida, with an emphasis on books that are currently challenged or banned in Florida, as well as those by BIPOC authors, LGBTQ+ authors, and Florida authors. Jackie joined The Lynx in 2024 shortly before the store opened. Prior to bookselling, Jackie was an attorney with the state and federal government for more than 10 years. The Lynx Watch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes banned and challenged books in our community.

DETAILS

• Mon, Feb 2nd – Registration deadline
• Mon, Feb 9th – Luncheon at Institute of Culinary Arts at Eastside High School
• 11:30 – Lunch
• 12:00 – Presentation begins

Advance Registration Required

Due to enhanced security in public schools, The Florida Free Speech Forum now requires event attendees to register in advance. Proof of identity may also be required upon entry to the Institute of Culinary Arts at Eastside High School. In addition, the number of attendees may be limited by the capacity of the venue.

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