In the past, we collaborated with the local chapter of the ACLU for a banned Books Read Out. We enlisted local celebrities to read passages from books. One time, we asked a representative from the ALA OIF to speak as well. Kevin -- Kevin King Head, Branch and IT Services Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7881 | kpl.gov/social-media [cid:image001.jpg@01CDC339.A1971E00]<http://www.kpl.gov/> From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Hassell Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 12:59 PM To: michlib-l@lists.mcls.org <michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Literature/Banned Book speaker Just curious if anyone has ever had a presenter give a talk on banning literature, historically through present day. I am thinking a qualified university professor or high school English teacher might be a place to start but looking for the hive mind input. Thanks! Jen Hassell Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library jennifer.hassell@farmlib.org<mailto:jennifer.hassell@farmlib.org> 248-553-0321 ext 217 "I see libraries and librarians as frontline soldiers in the war against illiteracy and the lack of imagination." - Neil Gaiman