The Evan Bray Show - Carew Papritz - August 30th, 2024

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It's back-to-school next week for students and with that comes reading lists, homework and a heavy pile of books in backpacks across the province. What our kids are reading remains an active discussion. Carew Papritz, award winning author of The Legacy Letters, joins Evan to talk about the debate surrounding banned books and what is appropriate for reading in this day and age.
30 Aug 2024 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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