Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Oak Ridge Literacy Speaker Gets Sarcastic About Banning Of Her Books

Image The two Ann Patchett books banned from schools in Orange County, Florida? Ann Patchett − who spoke in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seven years ago about her love of books − doesn't think you should read them.
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Ann Patchett:

Ann Patchett is a New York Times-bestselling author known for her novels, including "Bel Canto" and "The Patron Saint of Liars." She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize. Patchett has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World and was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. In addition to her writing, Patchett owns Parnussus Books, a bookstore in Nashville, Tennessee. Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club:

The Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club is a non-profit organization that sponsors the annual Lunch 4 Literacy event in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The event raises funds for literacy projects in the area and has been held for 25 years. The club is dedicated to promoting literacy and supporting education in the community.

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