CROOKSTON,
Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston will celebrate Banned Books Week
from Monday, September 26, through Friday, September 30, 2016. Visiting author
Sherry Roberts from Minneapolis will be on campus to discuss her novel, Book
of Mercy. The public is invited to attend activities during Banned Books
Week. All events are free and parking permits are not required during events on
Tuesday and Thursday.
On
Tuesday, September 27, a read-out featuring public readings from banned books
will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the International Lounge, Sargeant
Student Center.
On
Thursday, September 29, a high tea and selected readings from the Book of
Mercy will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. featuring Author Sherry Roberts in
the Prairie Room, Sargeant Student Center.
Roberts
combines humor and unforgettable characters in an exploration of the issues of
the day. Book of Mercy features a mother-to-be who wages a battle
against censorship in her town. Roberts was a 2011 Midwest Book Awards finalist.
After
years as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor, Roberts started her own
company with her husband, The Roberts Group Editorial & Design. They write,
design, and build websites as well as create newsletters, brochures, press
releases, manuals, and more. She blogs at www.sherry-roberts.com.
Banned
Books Week events at the U of M Crookston are sponsored by the Academic Success
Center on campus. For a complete listing of the events taking place during
Banned Books Week, visit www.umcrookston.edu/today.
