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Freedom to Read: A Banned Book Week Event

Freedom to Read: A Banned Book Week Event

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Sat., Sept. 28 | 1pm-4pm
@ the Dept. of Make / Believe
546 9th St, OAK

As part of this year’s Banned Books Week, we are partnering with Authors Against Book Bans to host a reading and postcard writing event! There will be readings from Chapter 510 youth authors, as well as critically acclaimed authors Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Angela Dalton, and Laura Gao.

We hope you will join us on Saturday, September 28.

EVENT SCHEDULE

1pm–2pm letterpress printing and activities in the Dept. of Make / Believe
2pm–3pm Reading from Chapter 510 youth authors, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Angela Dalton, and Laura Gao.
3pm–4pm postcard writing to librarians around the country on the front lines who are fighting against banned books.

Event Info

  • Dates: September 28, 2024
  • Location: Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make / Believe
  • Address: 546 9th St., Oakland, CA 94607
  • Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Price: FREE
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