Banned Book Club
Banned Book Club
Teens & adults ages 14+
Facilitator: Reva Fox
Location: Reading Room at the JCC
Explore books that spark conversation, challenge ideas, and sometimes… get banned! Our Banned Book Club meets twice per month with daytime and evening sessions available – choose the time that best fits your schedule, and join us for meaningful, thought-provoking discussions about literature and the reasons certain books have faced bans.
This program is presented in partnership with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
Tuesdays
September 16 – December 16 • 1:00-2:00 PM or 7:00-8:00 PM
Members | $10 for the year
Community | $20 for the year
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Tuesday, September 16 • 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM
A classic coming-of-age novel that follows teenage Holden Caulfield as he navigates alienation, identity, and rebellion in postwar America. Frequently banned for its language and themes, it remains a powerful exploration of adolescent angst.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Tuesday, October 21 • 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM
This powerful memoir-manifesto explores Johnson’s experiences growing up BLack and queer in AMerica. Through deeply personal essays, Johnson invites readers into a journey of identity, family, and resilience sparking important conversations about acceptance, truth, and the courage it takes to be one’s self.
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
Tuesday, November 18 • 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM
This poignant novel tells the story of World War 1 ambulance driver and his doomed romance with a British nurse. Its start portrayal of war, love, and loss has led to frequent bans due to its language and themes.
Questions? Contact Reva Fox, Arts & Culture Director.
