Literature
Margery Marcus, Ed.D., an award-winning English teacher, retired from Broward County Public Schools after a long and successful career, both as a district-level administrator and as a teacher. She has taught English at every grade level from middle school through graduate school, currently focusing on lecturing to adult audiences. Her career has been guided by a deep love of learning and a passion for literature ignited when she read the very first page of “Charlotte’s Web” as a child. Her enthusiasm for sharing great stories told by great writers motivates her to bring literature to life for her audiences. Professor Marcus holds a B.A. in English and a master’s and doctorate in Education.
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The Banned and the Burned: Books in America
Books have the power to delight and educate, but
they can also fire up community outrage and political
and societal anger. The tradition of book banning —
and even burning — in America continues up until
today, threatening our right to choose what we read.
Historically, we may associate book burnings with
Nazi Germany, but here, decades ago, the Pulitzer
Prize-winning novel “The Grapes of Wrath” was
burned. The 1950s saw an epidemic of comic book
burning and Harry Potter fans were horrified to read
several years ago about that series going up in flames.
The Bible, “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Beloved”
have all made banned books lists, as have childhood
favorites like the “Captain Underpants” series. Join
Professor Margery Marcus for a lively lecture
examining the history of banned books in America
from the Puritans through today. The presentation
ends with a “Top Ten” countdown of the most
banned books in our history. You may well be
surprised by the titles!
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, November 1 2018 |
| Time: | 2:30 - 4 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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