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SUMMARY:The Power of the Written Word
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT\n\nIn Books on Fire: The 
 Destruction of Libraries throughout History\, French historian Lucien 
 Polastron details how books\, scrolls and more have been burned and 
 destroyed throughout time. When discussing the millions of books destroyed 
 in World War II\, Polastron explains that many writers threw up their hands 
 in despair\, wondering the point of writing anything if their words had no 
 impact on public behavior.\n\nAuthor Sara Paretsky feels the opposite. From 
 book banning to book burning\, when books inflame such passion\, it is 
 proof they are doing their job—and writers are making an impact.\n\nJoin 
 Paretsky to explore more about attacks on writers\, librarians and 
 libraries while learning about the books that shaped Paretsky and what 
 prompts her to write what she does. She’ll speak on the importance of a 
 writer’s voice and how she developed her own.\n\nThe event begins with a 
 cocktail hour at 6 p.m.\, during which Paretsky will autograph books that 
 attendees can purchase on-site through the UD Barnes and Noble Bookstore. 
 Dinner will follow at 7 p.m.\, and the evening will conclude with a Q&A 
 session with Paretsky.\n\nLearn more about the menu and sponsorship 
 opportunities on the registration page. Must register by March 29\, 
 2023.\n\nAuthor Sara Paretsky revolutionized the mystery genre in 1982 with 
 Indemnity Only and its strong and capable female detective V.I. Warshawski. 
 In addition to the 20 Warshawski novels that followed\, Paretsky has also 
 written two stand-alone novels\, several short story collections and a 
 memoir\, Writing in an Age of Silence. \n\nParetsky created Sisters in 
 Crime\, a worldwide organization to advocate for women crime writers\, and 
 she founded the Sara and Two C-Dogs foundation\, which helps build STEM and 
 art programs for young people. She is passionate about social justice and 
 volunteers in support of healthcare for the mentally ill homeless\, 
 reproductive rights and teens in Chicago’s most troubled schools.\n\n
LOCATION:Delaware Art Museum\, Delaware Art Museum
ORGANIZER;CN="Kris Raser":MAILTO:raser@udel.edu
CATEGORIES:Event, Friends of the UD Library
CONTACT;CN="Kris Raser":MAILTO:raser@udel.edu
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://udel.libcal.com/calendar/events/2023_AnnualDinner
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