Read Banned Books with Jonathan Evison

Join us for a special Banned Books Week event featuring acclaimed author Jonathan Evison and a passionate literary community determined to stand against censorship. Jonathan’s groundbreaking novel Lawn Boy has faced bans and fierce challenges nationwide for its honest exploration of identity, race, and sexuality. But neither censorship nor fear can silence this powerful story, and neither will we.

Experience an unfiltered reading of Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison himself, followed by an open mic where you can celebrate your freedom to read. Share an excerpt from your favorite banned or challenged book, and don’t forget to bring a banned book to swap at our book exchange!

Stand up for free speech. Read banned books!

Jonathan Evison is the New York Times Bestselling author of nine novels, including All About Lulu, West of Here, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!, Lawn Boy, Legends of the North Cascades…