System-wide Project
Banned Book Club: Flamer
Join us for a discussion of 'Flamer' by Mike Curato, one of this year's Top 10 Most Challenged books.
Ellen Hopkins: Author Talk & Book Signing (Banned Books Con)
Join us for this in-person talk and book signing by Ellen Hopkins!
Panel Discussion on Intellectual Freedom and Censorship (Banned Books Con)
Join us for a panel discussion on the principles of intellectual freedom. This event will kick off Banned Books Week, a celebration of the freedom to read hosted by public libraries throughout Dane County.
Moderator: Bianca Martin, host of City Cast Madison (Best Podcast of Madison 2023)
Panelists:
Dr. Ashley White, Asst. Professor at UW-Madison and Inaugural Education Fellow for the NAACP
Erick Plumb, Director of Waunakee Public Library
Brittany Gitzlaff, Children's Librarian at Waunakee Public Library
Mike Curato: Author Talk & Book Signing (Banned Books Con)
Mike Curato is the award-winning author/illustrator of the wildly popular Little Elliot picture books. His debut young adult graphic novel, Flamer, received critical acclaim and earned several awards including the Lambda Literary Award for Young Adult. Curato will talk about his journey to publish Flamer, and what has happened since.
For those who can't make it in person, view the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/j8fOHZlSaas?feature=share (This event will not be recorded.)
Loud 'n Unchained Writing Workshop
Writing Workshop Led by T.S.Banks (He/they/ze) an QTKrip teaching artists from Madison, WI. He'll lead us in writing prompts exploring Krip time, Krip Love, and Krip Pride! Join T Thursday April 27th at Pinney Library in the community room. All writers welcome, no experience necessary. All participants will leave with a few pieces of writing created in the workshop. There will also be time to share what's written in the workshop together!
Black Girls Don't
In this presentation Prenicia tells her story of overcoming society putting young Black girls in a box and what it really means to create your own path in life. Prenicia to this day constantly challenges the stereotypes of Black women and uses her story to inspire youth.
Black Girls Don't Sing Opera!
What does it mean to be a Black girl performing in a predominantly white field?
Black Girls Don't Lead!
What does it mean to be a Black girl breaking barriers and leading a community?
Black Girls Don't Read!