Middle Ground Book Fest’s goal is to blend together authors, educators, librarians, and book lovers in a fun and safe space where we can learn from one another, and find new ways to inspire the 8-14 year old reader. We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for all of its participants - including panelists, moderators, video content creators, and viewers.
We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind. Unacceptable behaviors include but are not limited to: stalking, intimidation, harassing or non-consensual photography or recording, sustained disruption of programs, offensive verbal or written comments in relation to, but not limited to: race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, pregnancy.
By participating in Middle Ground Book Fest as a panelist, moderator, video content creator, or commenter on our YouTube videos, you are agreeing to abide by these policies.
Middle Ground Book Fest promises to:
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, festival organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the festival.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact us immediately at middlegroundbookfest@gmail.com.
We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind. Unacceptable behaviors include but are not limited to: stalking, intimidation, harassing or non-consensual photography or recording, sustained disruption of programs, offensive verbal or written comments in relation to, but not limited to: race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, pregnancy.
By participating in Middle Ground Book Fest as a panelist, moderator, video content creator, or commenter on our YouTube videos, you are agreeing to abide by these policies.
Middle Ground Book Fest promises to:
- ensure that every panelist and moderator feels safe and respected during panel recordings
- act swiftly if we receive any complaints of harassment or discrimination
- review (and possibly edit) all video content before it is posted to our YouTube channel, to make sure that it abides by these guidelines
- actively monitor comments sections on YouTube to make sure no content violates our policies
- hold ourselves to the same high standards
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, festival organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the festival.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact us immediately at middlegroundbookfest@gmail.com.
