Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Banned Books - Milwaukee event on Wednesday, 09/25, 6pm at Woodland Pattern Book Center

Librotraficante Milwaukee is pleased to serve as a co-sponsor of the Banned Books - Milwaukee event on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 6:00pm at Woodland Pattern Book Center, 720 East Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.

We partner with the ACLU of Wisconsin, Woodland Pattern Book Center, Renaissance Theaterworks, Wisconsin Center for the Book, STITCH Milwaukee, and Bronzeville Arts Ensemble for a night to celebrate our freedom to access information and literature from all viewpoints. Join us for snacks and drinks at 6:00pm. Banned book readings and performances will last from 7:00 to 8:30pm. An after-party will continue at Riverwest Public House, 815 E. Locust Street, Milwaukee, so if you can't arrive early, come find us there.

The event is FREE and you can even win prizes for dressing up in costumes inspired by banned books, banned authors, etc. See details and share with your contacts via https://www.facebook.com/events/574644595932185

ACLU of Wisconsin describes what Banned Books Week is all about:
Started in 1982, Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and calls attention to the wealth of creative expression that is stifled when books can be forbidden from library shelves. The ACLU has always vigilantly defended the First Amendment and the right to free speech. We believe in an educated citizenry and a society where ideas are openly disseminated, discussed, and debated. And throughout our history, we have worked to protect the right to access information, and the right to make up your own mind.

Libros Milwaukee will be present to discuss the censorship of Mexican American literature in Tucson, Arizona, and the development of the Libros Milwaukee library of Mexican American studies and ethnic studies literature. Book and monetary donations for the Libros Milwaukee library will be accepted at the event. Browse the book wish list at http://amzn.com/w/L93IH6QE7AHX.