Book and getting it signed. Hello, my name is allison lee. I am the managing director of penn america los angeles. Penn america is a National Organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, celebrating and uniting writers and readers and defending the freedom that may creative expression possible. Which is why i am pleased to moderate todays discussion on band books, defending the right to read. Joining me today are peter coyle , the Library Director and ceo of the sacramento public library. President of the freedom to read foundation. Recipient of this yearss Los Angeles Times innovator award. Next to peter is angie thomas, whose latest novel is nick lake and the remarkable manifester prophecy. She is the author of the awardwinning number one New York Times bestselling novel, the hate you give, on the come up and concrete road as well as find your voice, a guide to writing your truth. Angie will be appearing in another panel today on the y stage at 2 00 p.