Banned Book Week Events: Censoring Cormier

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Join us for a reading of archival materials related to the censorship of local author Robert Cormier's work. Cormier’s novel, The Chocolate War, was one of the most censored novels at the time of its publication as part of the first wave of book challenges and bans in the United States. This event will help us reflect on the past and how it informs the present state of book challenges and censorship.  

This hour-long event will feature a 30 minute reading, followed by a discussion. It will be run twice, first on October 7 at the Fitchburg Historical Society, and again on October 9 at the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library at Fitchburg State University. The events are both free and open to the public. 

October 7, 2025, 5:15 PM
Fitchburg Historical Society
781 Main St., Fitchburg, MA

Free parking is available in the parking lot behind the Historical Society building (accessed via Central St.), or free on-street parking on Main St. 

October 9, 2025, 3:30 PM
Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Hammond Building, Floor 1
Fitchburg State University

Anyone who is not an FSU student or employee must register for visitor parking. Instructions are available on this page.