Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetup: Self-Care for Activists with Upasna Barath

** Formerly the Intellectual Freedom Teen Council (IFTC) **

"He who finds no way to rest, cannot long survive the battle." - James Baldwin

In this special session, we are discussing the radical origins of the concept of self-care and how important it is to the sustainability of a resistance movement. Writer Upasna Barath will share strategies to help you nourish yourself and see hope when you feel frustration and despair. 

Join us to discuss intellectual freedom issues, your favorite books, and all things BPL's Books Unbanned initiative. Connect with peers across the country and learn how you can support youth in protecting the right to read whatever they choose.

Please register by 4 pm EST to receive a Zoom link the day of the meetup.

Upasna Barath (she/they) is a writer and performer who grew up in India and the U.S. Her essays have appeared in Rookie Mag, exploring themes of Indian identity, imposter syndrome, self-harm, and grief. Upasna’s debut novella, Never Like This, is set to be released in January.

 

Find out more about Books Unbanned here and upcoming meetings here!