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Robie Harris: Hi I'm Robie Harris, author of children's book It's Perfectly Normal and It's So Amazing.
Carolyn Mackler: Hi, I'm Carolyn Mackler, author of poplar young adult novels, such as The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things and my latest book, Guyaholic.
Chris Crutcher: Hi, I'm Chris Crutcher, author of young adult novels Whale Talk and Deadline, my latest book. September 29th through October 6th, 2007 is the 26th Annual Banned Books Week.
Robie Harris: A chance for us to celebrate our freedom to read.
Carolyn Mackler: It's hard to believe, but book banning still goes on today. I should know, given that my books have been frequently challenged.
Chris Crutcher: I should know, given that my books have been frequently challenged.
Robie Harris: I should know, given that my books have been frequently challenged.
Carolyn Mackler: The best way to counter censorship is to bring these challenges to life. And the best way to liberate banned books is to read them. This year we'll be participating a Banned Books Read-Out in Chicago, along with several of our fellow authors, whose works have been banned or challenged.
Robie Harris: Celebrate your freedom to read with us on Saturday, September 29th at Pioneer Plaza.
Carolyn Mackler: Just north of the Chicago River on Michigan Avenue.
Chris Crutcher: Admission is free. For additional event information, a complete list of our readers, and more on events around the country, please visit www.ala.org/bbooks. See you in Chicago.
Robie Harris: See you in Chicago.
Carolyn Mackler: See you in Chicago.
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