Sisters in Islam (SIS) is taking part in the First KL Alternative Bookfest (KLAB) which will be held on the weekend of 3-4 May at The Annexe, Central Market. The KLAB is a space for small, independent publishers (like SIS) to sell, launch and discuss books. Apart from the SIS booth at the KLAB, we are also hosting a discussion on book banning.

Details of the event are as follows:

Wacana on Book Banning: Readers Want Answers
Date : May 3, 2008
Time : 4.00 -- 6.00pm
Venue : The Annexe, Central Market

Presenters :
*V. Gayathry (Centre for Independent Journalism)
*Astora Jabat (bekas ketua pengarang Al-Islam dan bekas kolumnis soal jawab agama di Utusan Malaysia)
*Norhayati Kaprawi (Sisters In Islam)
*Representative from Home Ministry (to be confirmed)

Each presenter is given 15 minutes and we hope their input will spark a lively discussion from the floor. Input can be either in Bahasa Malaysia or English.

Join us in this discussion as we scrutinise the history of book banning, including in the Muslim world, and consider the political, social and theological currents behind this form of censorship, especially in Malaysia. We hope to bring together publishers, writers (including those who have been banned), bloggers, journalists, and most importantly, readers and lovers of books.

There is limited seating so please register with Mala at 03-7785 6121. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sisters in Islam