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AI Book Club: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe In-Person

Identity. Memory. Expression. Let’s talk about it, with a little AI help.

We turn to Gender Queer, the most challenged book in the United States in recent years. Why does a deeply personal memoir provoke such intense reactions? And how can we use AI to examine public discourse responsibly, especially around identity and representation?

Copies of the book are available at the front desk for checkout in advance of the session.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Explore graphic memoir interpretation using multimodal AI

  • Identify bias in AI-generated summaries of LGBTQ+ narratives

  • Analyze discussion patterns and public reception over time

Why it’s banned: LGBTQ+ identity, sexual references, and illustrated content.
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This is an interactive book club, so please bring a laptop or tablet to participate in the exercises. This session includes a casual guided discussion, AI exploration, and room for deep conversation. And as always, please bring curiosity and an open mind.

Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Art Room
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Book Clubs     Digital Literacy Series  

Registration is required. There are 10 seats available.

About the Moderator

Autumn Hassett is the Executive Director of the Cotuit Library and holds a Master of Library and Information Science. With a background in technology and a passion for intellectual freedom, Autumn leads the library’s digital literacy and AI programming initiatives. She created the AI Book Club to help readers explore big ideas, challenge assumptions, and learn to use AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly.

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