Posted 3:47 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013
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Volunteers wanted to read from banned books Sept. 25 at Murphy Library "Freedom to Read" event.
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Anyone who wants to read short passages — no longer than five minutes — at the read-out should fill out the Volunteer to Read form or contact Marc Manke at mmanke@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8637.
Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, is a national celebration that promotes the freedom of choice and the freedom of expression, even if that choice or opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. Banned Books Week brings attention to the dangers of censoring books, ideas and persons.
For more information, visit the news and events sections of the library home page or contact Manke. Readers wanted— What: Read from a challenged or banned book for up to five minutes. There is no microphone, no sitting audience. Read from a passage of your choice, from a book of your choice in a normal voice to passers-by. Who: Students, faculty or staff When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Where: Murphy Library's first-floor landing of the central staircase How: Sign up using the Freedom to Read Volunteer Form with your preferred time — first-come, first-served — and title of book. If possible, bring your own books.