Books on the Chopping Block at City Lit Theater Company
Dates: 9/27/2023 - 9/14/2023
📍 Theatre: City Lit Theater Company
URBAN BROADWAY THEATRE GROUP
1020 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: 8723624407
Tickets: Free
City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK during BANNED BOOKS WEEK, October 2 - 7, 2023, with additional readings on September 27 and November 14, at various locations in and around Chicago. BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK is a 60-minute program of readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2022, accompanied by background on each book, including the reasons for their challenges. The readings are followed by an audience discussion.
News About Books on the Chopping Block at City Lit Theater Company
City Lit To Perform Excerpts From The Top 10 Challenged Books In BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK
September 15, 2025 City Lit Theater Company will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK during BANNED BOOKS WEEK. Learn more about the events and see how to attend here!
City Lit to Present Annual BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK
August 28, 2024 City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK during BANNED BOOKS WEEK. Learn more about the events!
City Lit Theater to Present Excerpts from Top Challenged Books for Banned Books Week
September 14, 2023 Discover the power of literature as City Lit Theater showcases excerpts from the top challenged books of the year. Join us for a thought-provoking event in observance of Banned Books Week.
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May 15, 2023 City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff.
City Lit Theater Will Celebrate 'Banned Books' Week
September 16, 2022 City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a celebration of BANNED BOOK WEEK, September 18-22, at various locations in and around Chicago.About the Theatre
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