The power of literature was celebrated as Judy took the stage for an evening of funny and gripping tales that push boundaries. Incredible actors brought to life compelling and thought-provoking stories on frequently censored topics, and by authors whose books have been the target of bans. The evening featured stories by Roxane Gay, Shirley Jackson, Xu Mason, Walter Dean Myers, and David Sedaris, with performances by actors Jelani Alladin (Fellow Travelers), Jessica Hecht (Special), Troy Iwata (The Daily Show), Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), and Amy Ryan (Only Murders in the Building)!