Teach In on Mail Bans

Teach In on Mail Bans

An event to learn more about programs that bring books to incarcerated folks & how to fight mail bans and book ban legislature.

By Women & Children First

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 6:30 - 8pm CDT

Location

Women & Children First

5233 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60640

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

With Chicago Books to Women in Prison, Midwest Books to Prisoners, and Restore Justice, we will host an event on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm to learn more about programs that bring books to incarcerated folks & how to fight mail bans and book ban legislature.

This event will include a presentation regarding what each org does and what books are accepted and restricted. There will also be information regarding mail ban legislature proposed by the Illinois Department of Corrections and how to fight these bans, along with time to take action as a group.

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Women & Children First

Women & Children First is one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, stocking more than 25,000 books with a focus on titles by and about women. Our selection reflects our mission, featuring children's books for all ages, the best of LGBTQIA+ fiction and non-fiction, resources for organizers, and more. Anything we don't have in stock we can usually get in a few days' time, even if it's a title outside our specialty. We also carry cards, magazines, blank books and journals, calendars, gift items like candles, and Pride merch!

Free