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The Library has been a^trded a grartf for $1 0,000 from the Nstionai Endowment for the Arts to
host 1I? US READ in Forsyth County Sept. 1 3 - Oct 26. H? M| Bnd is a broader version of our
annual On the Same Page, community reed project FCPl is one of just 208 organizations in the
country to receive a M KM grant in 2008. The Library will work in partnership with the Z. Smith
Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University to host an exciting lineup of events around Ray Braifcury's
Fahraofceff 45f and the themes of censorship, banned books, the influence of visual media and
technology on literacy and The role of reading and libraries in Worming citizens in a democratic
soaety. There will also be a special Quest appearance by popular young adult author Chris Crutcher
whose work has often been at the center of censorship debates. Sim ttfefer, author of The Bradbury
Chronicles: the Ufa ef Ray Bradbury, wi speak at Wake Forest University as part of our M6
^ READ programming. (See beiow for a selected M MEM calendar of events.) A complete list of
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Celebrate UMIBME 0F HOPE on August 9th
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The Library will again partner with the Hispanic Leaflue of the Piedmont Triad to
sponsor Lanterns of Hope, a multicultural community celebration of peace, hope
and diversity. Entertainment includes performances by Don Quijote Y los Molinos?
Mishka the Russian Clown and the Essence Dance group. There will also be lots of
crafts for kids to take part in including the opportunity to build a Japanese Peace
Lantern. At dusk, all peace lanterns will be bound together in a spirit of unity and
floated in the waters of the Corpening Plaza pool. Free refreshments including
ice-cold watermelons will be served. Saturday evening, August 9th, 6 pm to 9
pm, Corpening Plaza, downtown Winston-Salem. For more information please call
703-3041.
Top Ten Chollenged Authors I
1990-2000
(Sourca: American Library Association)
1. AMn Schwartz
2. JudyBlume
3. Robert Cormier %
4. J.K. Rowling \
5. Michael Willhoite 1
6. Katherine Paterson '
7. Stephen King
8. Maya Angelou
9. R.l.Stine
10. John Steinbeck
TopTen(oflOO)Q??en9p
Books 1 990-2000
(Source: American Library Association)
1. Scary Marls* (series) by Atari Schwartz
1 f Keeer Why Tfcs Caged Mrd Sings by Maya
4. Tfca CliscslstB War by Robert Cormief
5. Tils AdwsnturessfHiiofclsbanyWiin by Mark Twam
6. Of Miss and ftsn by John Steinbeck
7. Nsnry Potter by J.K. Rowling
8. Por?sr by Judy Blume
9. Brides to TarabftMs by Katherine Paterson
10. ilflse (Series) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
(A comptets listing of att 100 books oominQ
soon to wmtwiyMtaryint
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Great Movies from Banned Books
(All screenings at Central Ubrary Auditorium)
The feature film based on the novel M i CoM Heed by Truman
Capote, was nominated for four Oscars, Including best screenplay.
The book was banned at many high school libraries due to
complaints about sex, violence and profanity. Rated R. Sept. 29 at
6:30 pm.
The film based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize winning novel
11m Cater Pmp la was nominated for 1 1 Oscars. The novel was
challenged and/or banned for troubling ideas about race relations,
violence, negative images of black men and more. Rated PG-13
Oct 6 at 7 pm.
Kurt Vonnegut's 1 969 classic. HawHtihiuae Rn was made
Into a movie In 1972 and won multiple awards The novel was
challenged and/or banned for sexual scenes, violence, ethnic slurs,
negative portrayals against women and more. Rated R. Oct. 1 3 at
7 pm.
Vladimir Nabokov's UMa was adapted for the screen in 1962 and
was nominated for an Qecar for best screenplay The book was
banned as obscene in France. England, Argentina and New Zealand.
Not rated. Oct 20 at 6 pm.
Selected BIG B6fU) Programming
(A complete listing ot all programming coming soon to
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BIG READ/On the Same Page
Kkkoff at BOOKMARKS
Festival of Books
Mat? tamr Bi? Includes an appearance j
by noted Young Aduft author Chris 6utcher A
who will speak on his life as a writer and J
his experiences with censorship. September *1
13, noon, Historic Bethabara Park.
BIG READ Essay Contest
I Contest includes categories for midde school students, high school students and
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adults. First place vwmer in each category receives $125, second place
receives $75 and third place receives $50. Complete essay
instructions comino soon to mmfnttUkntn .
Censorship: The Dirty Word on Free Speech, a
Discussion with Winston-Salem Writers
Oct 1 at 7:00 pm. Central Library Audtorium
Censors, Banners and Burners, Oh RM
A Panel Discussion on the Power of the look
Panel includes Or. Andrew Ettin, Professor ol English; Or. Rian Bowie, Visiting
Assistant Pmtessor of English and Or. John Uewelyn, Professor of Communic^ion
Oct 1 it 3:00 pm, I Smith Reynolds Library,
Wake Forest University
Fahrenheit 461 FHm Screening and Discussion
Hosted by Riverflun International Flm FestivaL Discussion to follow film.
Sept. 21 at 2:00 pm. Main Theatre, NCSA School of Filmmaking
Oct. 5 at 2:00 pm. Central Library Auditorium
BIQ READ Book Discussions
(A axnpMe fcHnj of rt book (Junta ooni#() soon to mlmlAnMOt
BiG READ Book Discussions for Children i Tfcens
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6IG B6RD Book Gub Giveouiov
Win one of four M6 MEM) Book Club Kits. Kit includes
ten copies of MraMI 481, ten M MEMI,
Reader's Guides (discussion questions, biography
of Ray Bradbury, bibliographies) and one Big Read
Audio Guide on CO (features an interview with Ray
Bradbury and selected readings from FMtmM
451.) Just e-mail information about your book club to
brennacmmmthUbrary.ora to enter.
Heritage Apple Plop
aid Apple Tasting
NC native Tom Brown has spent over a decade searching
for lost apple trees. Along the way he has discovered
more than 800 heritage apple varieties. Mr Brown wttl
share stories of his search for these rare treasures and
local lore learned from mountain fofcs. There wiH also be
apple tasting and a shared recipe or two he picked up
along the journey.
September 23, Lewtsville Branch at 7 pm
October 6, Ctemmons at 11 am
October 14, Rural Hall at 7 pm
October 21. Kemersviile at 7 pm
November 4, Central at 7 pm
Houj Safe Is Vour Identity?
Are you at risk for having your identity stolen? Leam
how to guard your identity from a world of on-line
and off-line risks. Presented by RBC Bank and the
Library.
August 14, Southside at 11 am
August 18, ReynokJa Manor at 11 am
August 20, Central at 6pm
August 26, Clemmons at 11 am
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Sylvia Sprinklo-Hamlin, Director
David G. Frrqiisson, Deputy Oiructor Mary McAter. Assistant uircctor