Brown Bag Lunch: Freedom Writers (2007) (PG-13) May 21, 2008

Based on real-life experiences, teacher Erin Gruwell enters Woodrow Wilson High School ill-prepared for the challenges of her at-risk students. Met with conflict at every stage, she finally makes a connection wit them through a duscussion of "The Diary of Anne Frank" and encourages them to write their own daily journals. Recommended for teens and adults. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a short introduction of historical and artistic highlights. Coffee and tea will be served. No registration.

Location: Community Rooms

Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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