Book Bans Are Surging In Iowa. So Nikole Hannah-Jones Is Bringing Banned Authors to the State for a Free Read-In

For the second year in a row, "The 1619 Project" author returns to her hometown to host Black authors whose books have been targeted by Iowa's anti-DEI laws.

Nikole Hannah-Jones at last year’s Read-In (Courtesy of the 1619 Freedom School)

Nikole Hannah-Jones is headed back to Iowa to host an African American Read-In event, but she won’t be coming alone. The 1619 Project author is bringing three of the most frequently banned young adult authors in the country as book bans surge in the state.

Jason Reynolds, Ang…