TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Silent Auction now open!
As book bans surge across the country at an unprecedented rate, targeting stories by and about marginalized communities, librarians have become unexpected warriors in one of today’s most urgent battles over free expression and the future of democracy. Over 10,000 books were banned in public schools last year alone, with most of the bans centering on themes of race, gender, and identity.
This program will feature a panel of librarians who were terminated for refusing to comply with censorship demands. These individuals put their jobs on the line to protect the public’s right to read. Our panel will discuss the escalating clash between censorship and intellectual freedom, the legal and political threats facing librarians and educators, and the broader implications for democracy, public education, and civil rights. This is not just a conversation about books but about power, access, and whose stories are allowed to be told.
In line with this year’s CWBA theme of Speak Up, this fundraiser directly fuels the CWBA’s lobbying and public policy work at the Colorado state legislature and beyond—work that is urgently needed to fight back against censorship, protect civil rights, and ensure marginalized voices are not silenced.
Cost includes: Admission to event, plus one drink ticket and appetizers.
OPEN NOW! The return of our popular and huge silent auction!
We will have many incredible items up for bid, with new items being added daily. In-person attendance is not required to participate in this silent auction.
Sponsorships also available for purchase here or contact CWBA Executive Director Kim Sporrer at execdir@cwba.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SUMMIT - Rathod Mohamedbhai LLCPLATINUM - Dormer Harpring PLATINUM - Johnson & Klein Law PLLCSILVER - Coombe Curry Rich & Jarvis SILVER - Spark Justice Law LLCBRONZE - Bespoke Law LLC BRONZE - Emma Garrison BRONZE - Proff Law LLCBRONZE - Werge & Corbin Law GroupSUPPORTER - CWBA Foundation
All funds raised through this event will support the Colorado Women’s Bar Association's vitally important public policy work and its lobbyist activities. The CWBA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation. Ticket costs, sponsorships, silent auction purchases, and CWBA donations are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, subject to exclusion for lobbying activity. Please consult with your professional tax advisor for further advice.
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