Pen America reports nearly 6,000 books have been banned across the U.S. since 2021. On Thursday night, Charis Books & More is hosting a discussion on "Writing for Kids in an Age of Censorship.” Children’s author Laurel Snyder joins “Closer Look” to talk more about the criticism and backlash she’s received for her own work, and the ongoing challenges writers face as more books are banned across the U.S. 

 

Plus, surveys show a growing amount of tipping fatigue among consumers. While the Pew Research Center found that 72% of U.S. adults believe tipping is expected in more places than five years ago, Bankrate.com reports 66% of people are not happy about it. Drew DeSilver, a senior writer and editor with the Pew Research Center, discusses tipping trends and negative consumer sentiment.

Lastly, Rose talks with Emily Chan, the co-owner of JenChan's. Her business recently received blacklash for including a 4% employee health insurance surcharge on their customers' bills. Chan further explains the ongoing challenges small business owners are facing while trying to stay afloat during unsteady economic times.

Pen America reports <a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/93944-new-pen-america-report-documents-scarlet-letter-effect-of-book-bans.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nearly 6,000 books have been banned</a> across the U.S. since 2021. On Thursday night, Charis Books &amp; More is hosting a discussion on <a href="https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/writing-kids-age-censorship-kyle-lukoff-conversation-laurel-snyder" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Writing for Kids in an Age of Censorship.”</a> Children’s author <a href="http://laurelsnyder.com/?page_id=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurel Snyder</a> joins “Closer Look” to talk more about the criticism and backlash she’s received for her own work, and the ongoing challenges writers face as more books are banned across the U.S. &nbsp;Plus, surveys show a growing amount of tipping fatigue among consumers. While the Pew Research Center found that 72% of U.S. adults believe tipping is expected in more places than five years ago, Bankrate.com reports 66% of people are not happy about it. <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/drew-desilver/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drew DeSilver</a>, a senior writer and editor with the Pew Research Center, <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/2023/11/09/tipping-culture-in-america-public-sees-a-changed-landscape/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discusses tipping trends</a> and negative consumer sentiment.Lastly, Rose talks with Emily Chan, the co-owner of <a href="https://www.jenchans.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JenChan's</a>. Her business recently received blacklash for including a 4% employee health insurance surcharge on their customers' bills. Chan further explains the ongoing challenges small business owners are facing while trying to stay afloat during unsteady economic times.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.