Tuesday, October 6 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Johnson Library, Marietta campus
Join us to honor and experience LGBTQ, Hispanic, and Native American stories, which
have been frequently challenged.
Our goal is to acknowledge the work done during the Civil Rights Movement and bring
attention to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors and the history that informs their stories.
In 2024, over 5000 individual books were challenged. By reading these books that have
been challenged or banned we turn the quiet act of reading into a powerful form of
activism and solidarity.
Freedom to Read: Banned Books Open Mic Night
Wednesday, October 7 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | The Nest, Sturgis Library - First Floor, Kennesaw Campus
Embrace the freedom to read at our Banned Books Week Open Mic!
Share an original poem or short work, read an excerpt from a favorite banned or challenged book, or choose a selection provided by the library. Don’t want to read? Stop by The Nest, enjoy the cozy coffeehouse atmosphere, and listen to some great literature!
Readers must register in advance by filling out the registration form. Spots are limited.
Wednesday, October 21 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Room 113, Sturgis Library - First Floor, Kennesaw Campus
Join us for a delayed Banned Book Week Book Club session, where we will be discussing,
Gender Queer: A Memoir. This 2019 book is a graphic memoir by non-binary cartoonist Maia Kobabe that explores
the author's journey to understanding gender identity and asexuality. You can borrow the ebook from the University Libraries. Please register in advance.
Wednesday, October 14 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Nest, Sturgis Library - First Floor, Kennesaw Campus
Oh, bother! You definitely won't want to miss this event! Celebrate a full century
of Winnie-the-Pooh with KSU Libraries as we transform The Nest into the Hundred Acre
Wood for a day of nostalgia. Visit the 100 Years of the Hundred Acre Wood out more about the events happening throughout the day.
November
Experts on the Art of DIY Publishing: Zine Making Day
Wednesday, November 4 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm | The Nest, Sturgis Library - First Floor, Kennesaw Campus
Join us for a zine fest in the Nest at Sturgis Library! We’ll have zines, hands-on crafts, and more. Hear welcome remarks from our keynote speaker Andrew Zonneveld, co-founder of On Our Own Authority! publishing house and the ATL Radical Book Fair. Try your hand at zine making, collage, or paper crafts at our DIY stations around the Nest—or walk around at your leisure, create, and learn!
Year of Thailand Book Club Session
Thursday, November 12 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm | The Nest, Sturgis Library - First Floor, Kennesaw
Pitchaya Sudbanthad’s multi-generational novel spans over a century, following the interconnected lives of various residents all tied to a single property in Bangkok. It’s a brilliant, time-bending exploration of memory,history, and a rapidly transforming city.
Join facilitator Ashley Dupuy, for a lively discussion of this novel and sample some
Thai snacks! You can borrow the ebook from the University Libraries.
