"Banned" Together -- As I Lay Dying

Share your thoughts on this novel by William Faulkner.

Read Across America Day, March 7, 2013

You are invited to listen and read at our third annual open mic Read Across America Day reading of banned and challenged books. The event is sponsored by ENGL 223 and the Creative Writing Club in celebration of our freedom to read and the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

When: Thursday, March 7, from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: The Student Commons.
What: 10-minute reading slots are available.
You can bring your favorite banned or challenged book, or you may borrow one of ours. I can also advise you if you have questions about what you could read.

We will also be collecting books for Midwest Pages to Prisoners -- bring your gently used books to donate to the book drive.  Brownies, chocolate truffles, and other goodies will be provided for all readers and those donating cash or books to Midwest Pages to Prisoners.

CONTACT ELIZABETH STARR BY PHONE OR EMAIL TO SIGN UP FOR A READING SLOT. 

Elizabeth Starr
estarr@ivytech.edu
330-6048

"Banned" Together -- Pudd'nhead Wilson

Also known as The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson, this short novel by Mark Twain was published in 1894. What are your thoughts about this book? Why do you think it was challenged or banned?

"Banned" Together -- Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury... Feel free to share your thoughts about this book or the movie.