FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kirsten Bokenkamp, Communications Coordinator, ACLU of Texas, (713) 942-8146 x 109 or (832) 691-7013; [email protected]
Banned Books Week, September 24 to October 1, 2011, celebrates the First Amendment and draws attention to the censorship of literature in public schools. During this week, there will be Banned Books events throughout the country. The Parman Library at Stone Oak is hosting one such event in San Antonio.
WHAT: A Chat with William Faulkner
WHEN: Saturday, October 1st, 10-11am
WHERE: Parman Library at Stone Oak, 20735 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
EVENT DETAILS: Dr. John D. Anderson, associate professor at Boston’s Emerson College, will become legendary American author William Faulkner to help celebrate Banned Books Week. Anderson will present a one-man show that consists of a monologue in character. While still in character he will field questions from the audience. Afterward he drops the character and takes further questions as a scholar.
For more information, call (210) 207-2703.
