Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What happens when access to books is limited—by disability, by restricted availability, or by censorship? This segment explores the power of inclusive storytelling and the importance of making literature accessible to everyone. From navigating the world as a legally blind reader to advocating for broader representation in fiction, this discussion with Lisa Angle sheds light on how stories can empower, connect, and transform. As book bans and challenges rise, and as programs and funding are cut from budgets, it’s more important than ever to defend the freedom to read and ensure that all voices—on the page and off—are heard.

Lisa Angle, author, filmmaker, and founder of Ninety Degrees Media, is an advocate for accessibility in literature and recently served as the Chief Technology Officer for the Writers and Publishers Network

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