Learning to Fight Book Bans

October 6, 2026, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm ET

ASJA, Book Publishing, Freelance Life, Freelancing, Journalism, Personal, Running Your Business, Tips

A proud member of the Banned Books Week Coalition, ASJA is the nation’s premier organization of professional independent nonfiction writers and we advocate for First Amendment and freelance rights. This year, we’re inviting Banned Books Week Coalition members to participate in a panel discussion where we explore the emerging backlash against government censorship and share stories that provide freelance writers with insights on how to report beyond the culture-war headlines.

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Alisa Bowman

Co-author of banned book “Raising the Transgender Child: A Complete Guide for Parents, Families, and Caregivers”

Dominique Cimina

Senior Vice President of Publicity, Corporate Communications & Author Brand Strategy at Penguin Random House

Robert Lerose

Author of “Silencing Voices: Book Bans, Cancel Culture, and Other Forms of Censorship”

Philomena Polefrone

Senior Program Manager of Freedom to Read for PEN America

Rosie Stewart

Senior Manager, Public Policy at Penguin Random House

Judah Freed

ASJA representative on the Banned Books Week Coalition (Moderator)

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A proud member of the Banned Books Week Coalition, ASJA is the nation’s premier organization of professional independent nonfiction writers and we advocate for First Amendment and freelance rights. This year, we’re inviting Banned Books Week Coalition members to participate in a panel discussion where we explore the emerging backlash against government censorship and share stories that provide freelance writers with insights on how to report beyond the culture-war headlines.

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