Miami, Sept. 12, 2018 – In an effort to highlight the value of free and open access to banned and challenged books, the Learning Resources Department at Miami Dade College (MDC) will once again celebrate Banned Books Week, Sept. 23-29 with various events at all eight MDC campuses. Events are free and open to the public.
In addition, MDC libraries will feature a special collection of censored books on display and available for check out. The featured books have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools throughout the United States. For the complete list of banned books, visit http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10.
Below is a list of MDC Banned Books Weeks events:
Monday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m.
West Campus
3800 N.W. 115th Ave., Room 1125
Banned Books Week kickoff with a discussion on the history of book censorship. Refreshments will be served.
Monday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m.
Wolfson Campus
300 N.E. Second Ave., Room 1216
Banned Books Week kickoff with an exciting interactive display of banned and challenged books. Snacks and coffee will be served.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 9:50 – 11:50 a.m.
North Campus, Room 2101
11380 NW 27th Ave.
Censorship: A Banned Books Week Discussion led by Faculty Librarian Steve Kronen, a published author and award winner, including the Cecil Hemley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m.
InterAmerican Campus
627 S.W. 27th Ave., Room 6011
The Literati Book Club will discuss The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. The young adult novel follows a protagonist drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting of her friend.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center
6300 N.W. Seventh Ave, Room 1201
Screening: Classroom Classics, To Kill a Mockingbird. A 30-minute video overview of the beloved book, followed by a discussion on censorship and the first amendment led by Learning Resources Associate Director Theo Karantsalis.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, noon – 2 p.m.
Hialeah Campus
1780 W. 49th St., Room 1400
Banned Books Week Virtual Read-Out: Students are invited to read passages from banned books and share their thoughts on censorship. The footage will be shared on Social Media.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, noon – 1 p.m.
Homestead Campus, Room D101
500 College Terrace
Censorship and Intellectual Freedom: A Banned Books Week Panel Discussion
Thursday, Sept. 27, at 9:50 a.m.
InterAmerican Campus
627 S.W. 27th Ave., Room 6011-31
Censorship: The Birthplace of dystopias. Explore how the suppression or prohibition of any voice, forum of expression, language and news is the breeding ground for dystopian societies.
Thursday, Sept. 27, noon – 1 p.m.
West Campus
3800 N.W. 115th Ave.
Censorship: A Banned Books Week Discussion led by Faculty Librarian Steve Kronen, a published author and award winner, including the Cecil Hemley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America.
All week
Kendall Campus
11011 S.W. 104th St., Building 2, Second Floor
Guess the Banned Book Contest- Test your knowledge on books that have been banned or challenged. The display will feature concealed book covers with hints. Guess all of them for a chance to win a prize!
All week
Wolfson Campus
300 N.E. Second Ave., Room 1216
Caught Reading a Banned Book Photo Station: Pick your favorite banned book and take a photo with our life-size mugshot backdrop and props. Photos will be shared on social media.
For more information, please contact Patricia Gonzalez, 305-237-3568, or pgonzal7@mdc.edu.