What's So Bad about Fifty Shades of Grey? A Panel Discussion
Thursday, 30 Aug 2012 at 7:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
A panel of scholars will discuss the bestselling Fifty Shades of Grey series that libraries in Minnesota and Florida have refused to put on their shelves. Panelists include Human Development & Family Studies associate professor Brenda Lohman, who researches and teaches in the area of human sexuality; assistant professor of English Dometa Brothers, who teaches composition and literary studies; and Ames Public Library Interim Director Lynne Carey. Veronica Lorson Fowler, Communications Director for ACLU of Iowa, will moderate the discussion. Banned Book WeekCosponsored By:
- Ames Public Library
- University Book Store
- University Library
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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