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Last week, in response to questions from some FTRF members about our participation in Antigone Books v. Horne, FTRF's new lawsuit challenging Arizona's "nude image" statute, we posted a fact sheet on the subject. We encourage you to check it out if you'd like a better understanding of the importance of the case - in particular its importance to librarians and readers. You also can read FTRF Executive Director Barbara Jones' declaration, submitted on October 16. They are two of several documents about the case, and others, on our Current Cases page.
For a detailed history and the latest updates on the case, including declarations from other plaintiffs and an FAQ, visit Media Coalition's Antigone Books v. Horne page.
If you are interested in serving on the Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees - or know someone who would be a great candidate - consider submitting a nomination for the 2015 election. Nominations are open now through December 31 and should be sent to FTRF headquarters - see our press release for details.
Nominees must:
Be 2015 members of the Freedom to Read Foundation (contact us if you're not sure of your membership status).
Agree to attend two full-day meetings per year, coinciding with the ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, June 25 in San Francisco.
Be enthusiastic volunteers, willing to help support the programs and goals of the Freedom to Read Foundation!
Past recipients of grants from FTRF's Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund gathered last week on a Google Hangout to discuss their successful Banned Books Week projects. It was a great opportunity to learn about what worked in various communities, and hopefully will inspire people in communities all over the country - and world - to come up with their own unique, engaging, and provocative events.
"Doing Good by Doing Theatre" is the motto for Hope Operas, a unique event in Arlington, Virginia at which local theatre folk write and stage five plays each fall. The plays are serialized, and run during Mondays in October - and each play benefits a different charity. One of the plays, "The inTell Heart," benefits the Freedom to Read Foundation.
This year's theme is "District of the Damned." The penultimate performances are tonight, with the series finale next Monday. Admission to each week's show is $15, and at the end of each night the audience votes on which charity they want to support.
Here are the playwright and director of "The inTell Heart" discussing their show and why they support the Freedom to Read Foundation. Thanks to Catherine, Kristy, and Hope Operas for their creativity and generosity!
Posted By Jonathan M. Kelley,
Friday, October 17, 2014
Updated: Thursday, October 16, 2014
On Wednesday, October 22, please join the Freedom to Read Foundation and other sponsors of Banned Books Week for a look back at some of the fun, provocative, and engaging events that celebrated our freedom to read.
The "hangout," an online event, will be at noon Eastern time and can be accessed on the Banned Books Week YouTube page. No registration is necessary, but you can RSVP on Google+ and Facebook.
Speakers include:
Susan Brown, Director, Chapel Hill Public Library & creator of "Banned Books Trading Card" project
Catherine Aselford, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association & coordinator of "Banned Books Week Survivor"
Julie Zaveloff, Technical Services librarian, and Dana Knott, Library Coordinator (Delaware Campus), Columbus State Community College and co-creator of "Which Banned Book Are You?" online quiz
Nanette Perez, Program Officer, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
Moderator: Jonathan Kelley, Program Officer, Freedom to Read Foundation
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