Banned Books Week with Sara Farizan & Teen Librarian Tori Gellman

Join us at Brookline Booksmith to kick off Banned Books Week with a conversation between YA author Sara Farizan, Brookline Teen Librarian Tori Gellman & bookseller Alex Schaffner.

Register for the event!

RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.

Get books!

We will have a selection of Sara's books on hand for purchase and signing.

Support the Prison Book Program!

Support the Prison Book Program! During Banned Books Week, we are partnering with Prison Book Program on a donation-match drive. All the books you purchase for PBP via their wishlist on our website from 10/4 through 10/10, or in-store during this event, will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor.

Event accessibility

• This event will take place at street level.
• If possible, events are livestreamed. Check out our store YouTube channel for livestream updates.
• ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.
• Please email us at ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs!