Charlotte Ideas Festival: A Discussion through the Lens of Literature

The Charlotte Center for the Humanities and Civic Imagination

A Charlotte Ideas Festival panel discussion on "Should classic texts be rewritten for modern audiences?"

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

<h2>Join the Charlotte Ideas Festival for a panel discussion on the literature in society today at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.</h2>Should classic texts be rewritten for modern audiences? Is it censorship when words in books like ‘Huckleberry Finn’ or ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ are changed or removed in new editions? How do we balance the author’s intent with concerns about diversity and inclusion? Who decides? What&#x27;s at stake?Be a part of this critical and timely conversation with our panelists! Paul Reali is a writer, author, editor, and supporter of the literary arts. Paul is the founder and principal of OmniSkills, LLC, which specializes in teaching creative thinking in business; as well as co-founder of Charlotte Center for Literary Arts, Inc. (Charlotte Lit), a nonprofit dedicated to building community through literature.J﻿anaka Lewis is Associate Professor of English and Director of Women&#x27;s and Gender Studies Program at UNC Charlotte, where she teaches courses on early African American literature. Patricia Childress is an Associate Professor at Johnson &amp; Wales University in Charlotte, where she teaches courses in Literature, Food Writing, and Mythology.Mark I. West is a Professor of English at UNC Charlotte, where he teaches courses on children&#x27;s and young adult literature. He has written or edited 16 books, and his articles have appeared in many national publications and academic journals.Event ticket: FREE! We&#x27;re proud to offer this complimentary event to you through the generosity of our sponsors and community partners.T﻿ime: Monday, April 3, 6:00 -7:15 PMLocation: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202A﻿bout the Charlotte Ideas Festival:<a href="https://www.thecharlottecenter.org/charlotte-ideas-festival" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">T﻿he Charlotte Ideas Festival</a> is a multi-day exploration of today’s pressing ideas and issues through the lens of the humanities. This year’s conversation-packed events feature a range of thinkers, innovators and community members engaged in connection and conversation. A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities &amp; Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival celebrating Food, Art, Music, and Ideas. About The Charlotte Center:The Charlotte Center for the Humanities &amp; Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center) is a community forum and civic action catalyst that invites people into meaningful connection and problem-solving informed by deep consideration of the human experience. Our mission is to help people and communities flourish.The Charlotte Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are interested in what is good for Charlotte and what Charlotte can offer the world. We invite you to join us! <a href="https://thecharlottecenter.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">thecharlottecenter.org</a>A﻿bout Charlotte SHOUT!Charlotte SHOUT!, presented by Atrium Health and Bank of America, is an aspirational multi-week festival designed to showcase our community by celebrating Charlotte&#x27;s creativity and innovation through art, music, food, and ideas. Located primarily in Uptown Charlotte, SHOUT! will feature exceptionally curated programming from around the corner and around the world. The 2023 edition of SHOUT! will take place from March 31-April 16.

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