Mary Alice Gorman of the Mystery Lovers Bookstore will host a panel of interesting Pittsburghers on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Gillespie Room. On hand to read from their favorite banned books will be radio talk show host Lynne Cullen, former Pittsburgh mayor Sophie Masloff and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette political cartoonist Tim Menees. Banned Books Week reminds Americans not to take the precious democratic freedom for granted. Each year hundreds of books are challenged or asked to be removed from school or library shelves. Most challenged titles include the popular Harry Potter series of fantasy books for children by R.K. Rowling.
Complaints come from parents and others who believe the books promote witchcraft in children.
Why the Caged Bird Sings. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Parking is available in the Carnegie garage at Forbes Avenue and S. Craig Street. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host a series of entertaining family programs one Sunday a month beginning in September.