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Our plan facts
Objectives
Raise Awareness: Educate students and communities about the importance of banned books and censorship issues.
Engage Students: Connect students with literature banned in their communities to foster critical thinking and dialogue.
Provide Incentives: Encourage participation by offering ice cream with each banned book received.
Target Audience
High school and college students in states with active book bans.
Local schools, libraries, and community centers.
EVENT STRATEGy
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Identify and reach out to local and national organizations focused on fighting book bans and promoting freedom of expression.
Establish partnerships to co-host events, workshops, and discussions.
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Pop-Up Events: Set up booths in high traffic areas like school campuses, town squares, or public libraries where students frequent.
Workshops: Organize workshops that discuss the themes of banned books and their relevance today.
Book Fairs: Host book fairs featuring banned titles, allowing students to select books directly.
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Collaborate with local ice cream shops to provide a scoop of ice cream with each book distributed.
Organize ice cream-related events, such as a "Banned Books Ice Cream Social," to draw students in.“
Outreach and promotion
Social Media Campaign
Use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter to promote events, banned book titles, and student testimonials.
Create engaging content such as discussion prompts, videos, and quizzes around banned books.
School Partnerships
Reach out to teachers and school administrators to promote participating in events and recommending banned books.
Provide promotional materials for distribution in classrooms and school newsletters.
Community Engagement
Engage with local community leaders and parents to raise awareness about the importance of reading banned books.
Distribute flyers and posters in community centers and libraries.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Check out or Developmental Stage Plan for a more flushed out version of the information above!