Online ticket sales for this event are now closed. However, we do have a limited number of spaces available for those who didn't purchase tickets in time. Please contact Jonathan Kelley at jokelley@ala.org for availability.

The Freedom to Read Foundation is pleased to present Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, author of the best-selling Alice series, as the featured speaker at our annual banned/challenged author event.  The event will take place 6:00–8:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 26 in conjunction with the 2014 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia.

There will be a wine & dessert reception before and after Ms. Naylor's talk. She will be signing copies of Now I'll Tell You Everything, the final novel in the Alice series, along with other books in the series. A limited number copies of her books will be available to attendees for an additional donation. Attendees are welcome to bring their own copies.

This event is open to the public.

Sponsored by Simon & Schuster.

Time: 6:00–8:30 p.m.

Location: National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 South Independence Mall East (5th & Market - at 5th St. Station)

Suggested donation: $30.00 General • $20.00 FTRF members* • $15.00 students/reduced income

Includes all refreshments

Note: seating is limited – you must have a ticket to ensure attendance. Tickets will not be available at the door.  Questions? Contact Jonathan Kelley at jokelley@ala.org or call Kim Diehnelt at (800) 545-2433 x4223.

Additional 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.