Banned Book Club with Kalynn Bayron: Cinderella Is Dead
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Banned Book Club with Kalynn Bayron: Cinderella Is Dead

Join us online for The New York Public Library's Teen Banned Book Club with bestselling author Kalynn Bayon!

Date and time

Thursday, July 25 · 12 - 1pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Join bestselling author Kalynn Bayron, The New York Public Library, and teens across the country for a special virtual discussion of Cinderella Is Dead, the latest title in our national Teen Banned Book Club.


Do you have questions for Kalynn Bayron?

Email us: booksforall@nypl.org


Get the Book Today—Free!

Readers anywhere in the U.S. can borrow Cinderella Is Dead for free from the "Books for All" library on SimplyE, NYPL's e-reader app. The book is available to all readers ages 13 and above through August 2, 2024. Learn more and download the app for iOS or Android to get reading!


About the Book

Sixteen-year-old Sophia would rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than attend the Annual Ball as is required of all the girls in her village. After fleeing dramatically, Sophia meets the descendants of Cinderella and her stepsisters, who vow to discover the truth and bring down the king.


About Kalynn Bayron

Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of the YA fantasy novels Cinderella Is Dead and This Poison Heart. Her latest works include the YA horror novel You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight and the middle-grade paranormal adventure The Vanquishers. She is a CILIP Carnegie Medal Nominee, a Bram Stoker Award nominee, a LOCUS Award finalist, and the recipient of the 2022 Randall Kenan Award for Black LGBTQ fiction. She is a classically trained vocalist and musical theater enthusiast. When she's not writing you can find her watching scary movies and spending time with her family.

Books for All: Protect the Freedom to Read in Your Community

The New York Public Library stands by the right to read freely. In response to recent increases in book banning and censorship across the country—particularly targeting books for young people—NYPL is partnering with the American Library Association to provide opportunities for teens across the country to access frequently banned books, participate in events, and exercise the freedom to read.


How to Get Involved

Frequently asked questions

Will this event be available to view afterwards?

Yes! All of our online Banned Book Club events are available to watch on The New York Public Library's website: nypl.org/bannedbookclub

How can my library/school/community get involved?

Our free toolkit contains an editable flyer, discussion guide about the book, and more materials about how you can help protect the freedom to read in your community. Find out more: nypl.org/booksforall

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