The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) will host a wine and hors d'ouevres reception in connection with the Pioneer Theatre Company's production of "Alabama Story." The event will take place 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17.

This is the first in-person event to celebrate FTRF's 45th Anniversary.  It is co-sponsored by the Utah Library Association (ULA) and the University of Utah Marriott Library.

Featured Speakers:

 Leah Farrell, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Utah

 Patricia Polacco (via Skype), author, In Our Mothers' House

 Alberta Comer, Dean of University Libraries, University of Utah

 Kenneth Jones, playwright, Alabama Story

Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m. MST

Location: Quinney Law Library, University of Utah, 332 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Suggested donation: $25.00 General • $20.00 FTRF/ULA members. (Includes all refreshments.)

For an additional $10 donation per book, you can reserve copies of In Our Mothers' House (signed by Patricia Polacco) and/or The Rabbits' Wedding, while supplies last. Limit 2 per attendee.

Note - We have received reports that some people using the web browser Internet Explorer have had problems completing their online ticket purchase; we suggest using Chrome or Firefox for this transaction. If you would prefer to purchase your ticket by phone, you may do so by calling FTRF Administrative Assistant Kim Diehnelt at (312) 280-4223.