🌱 Book Banning Trend Started In Leander? + Leander Softball Wins

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First, today's weather:

Turning sunny and less humid. High: 78 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories in Cedar Park-Leander today:

1. Hundreds of books across many states are being banned, and many of written by authors who are people of color and/or LGBTQ+, and feature characters from marginalized groups. The alarming rate at which books are being challenged and banned in schools and public libraries reportedly has free speech advocates concerned. One advocate, Jonathan Friedman, is the Director of PEN’s Free Expression and Education program, said he noticed most of the escalation of book banning happened in the fall of 2021, citing the large swath of book bans that started in Leander. (Tennessee Lookout)
2. The Leander softball team, the Lions, won 7 to 0 against Liberty Hill's Lady Panthers on Thursday night. Leander senior SJ Geurin threw 92 pitches and had 14 strikeouts. (Liberty Hill Independent)
3. Looking for a new home in the Cedar Park-Leander area? Patch and Redfin have you covered, check out a beautiful five-bedroom at 7400 Navajo Pass in Leander and many more homes for sale in your area. (Cedar Park-Leander Patch)

Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Toddler Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (10:30 AM)
• LEGOs at the Library At Leander Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Cedar Park Public Library (11:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join the 28th Annual Cedar Park Walk for Life on Jun. 18, 2022! Remember to RSVP by today, Apr. 18, at 12:00 p.m.! (Texas Alliance for Life)
• Phase 1 of Cedar Park's Lakeline Park is completed! Visit the park, located near the corner of Little Elm Trail and South Bell Boulevard, which features 3 miles of trails, a great lawn, a fishing pier, and much more! (Instagram)
• Join Miss Marisa on Apr. 20 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic 1912" by Lauren Tarshis at the Cedar Park Public Library! Tweens who love graphic novels and the "I Survived" series will love this event! (Facebook)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!