Banned Books Read-In

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

Celebrate the freedom to read wtih community readings of books that have been banned (removed from shelves in a particular community) or challenged for their right to be available to those who want to read them. 

  • Social Time: 5:30 pm
  • Student Film: 5:45 pm
  • Community Readings: 6 pm to 8 pm

Event includes refreshments and prize drawings, as well as a special guest, intellectual freedom pioneer Steven Pico. In 1977, he served as the plaintiff in a critically-important case ruling, Board of Education vs. Pico. Mr. Pico's attendance is made possible by a partnership with Augustana College. 

Presented in partnership with Midwest Writing Center. Though this event is free and open to all, content may not be suitable for all audiences.