Banned or challenged books could see another chapter of life as the Banned Wagon makes a stop in Nashville on its tour across the South for Banned Books Week and Let Freedom Read Day — Sunday, Oct. 1-Saturday. Oct. 7.
Penguin Random House, The Freedom to Read Foundation, PEN America, and Little Free Library partnered together to give away free books to the community. Think: Titles like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “I Am Jazz,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Here’s where you can spot the wagon in Music City:
- Where — The Bookshop, 1043 W. Eastland Ave.
- When — Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- What — Select one book for free while supplies last (and don’t forget to snag a tote bag) + browse a larger selection inside the store.