In Fall 2011, ALASC partnered with SLISConnect to host the Banned Books Week virtual read-out. The event was entitled Read Banned Books: Celebrate Your Intellectual Freedom. As in previous years, many students attended as both active participants and listeners, and all were highly entertained by the captivating readings provided by SLIS students who used a wide array of challenged books as source material.
ALASC had organized a poster contest, and the winner was announced during the Banned Books Week read-out: Edward William, for his The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn-themed poster.
A few weeks later, ALASC hosted a Teen Read Week event: author Jessica Warman was interviewed by ALASC’s own Elaine Hall and Elizabeth Borghi.
Ms. Warman was the perfect choice to speak to SLIS students, as she is all-too familiar with the balancing act many SLIS students have to employ to manage school, work, family life, volunteer commitments, and other activities.
The ALASC team looks forward to holding more events in the Spring 2012 semester. Please contact us to learn more about how we can help you connect with students, host events, and participate in chapter activities.