Upcoming Events: Worldwide Reading for Edward Snowden [8/9/14]

Dunedin poet David Howard writes in to say:

Dear Jack,

I don't presume to know what other New Zealanders think - I leave that to the Prime Minister - but you might be interested in this initiative on behalf of Edward Snowden. Currently the only New Zealand reading is at Otago University, where I have been fortunate to receive support from the National Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies and Otago Continuing Education. But there must be people elsewhere who would like to organise a reading. If you know of any then please forward this to them:

Edward Snowden (2013)

From: "worldwidereading"
Date: 19 July 2014 4:39:11 AM NZST
To: "worldwidereading"
Subject: Worldwide Reading for Edward Snowden on September 8th 2014
Reply-To: worldwidereading@literaturfestival.com

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

we are calling on all individuals, institutions, schools and media outlets that care about freedom and civil rights to participate in a worldwide reading of texts about surveillance in support of Edward Snowden, on 8th September 2014. The appeal is available in several languages so it can be supported worldwide: http://www.worldwide-reading.com/archiv-en/08-09-2014-worldwide-reading-for-edward-snowden/aufruf.

Attached to this email you will find the poster for the worldwide reading demanding liberty and recognition for Edward Snowden. If you like you can print it out and use it for your reading. We are pleased to announce that over 200 international authors have confirmed their support and participation.

The texts to be read are based on interviews and statements from Edward Snowden. Here are some of them:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x38jkFlPeg
• http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/edward-snowden-interview/watch-primetime-special-inside-mind-edward-snowden-n117126
• http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2014/jul/17/edward-snowden-video-interview
• http://clients.dbee.com/coe/webcast/index.php?id=20140408-1&lang=en
• http://clients.dbee.com/coe/webcast/index.php?id=20140624-3&lang=lang

We would be more than pleased if you could spread the word through your city. Take responsibility and make a statement. The support of local radio stations would also be very much appreciated. All texts for the reading will be available from July 30th on our website www.worldwide-reading.com. Please contact the ilb if you would like to participate. The email address is: worldwidereading@literaturfestival.com

Warmest wishes, Team ilb

internationales literaturfestival berlin, Chausseestraße 5, D - 10115 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0)30 27 87 86 - 65 Fax: +49 (0)30 27 87 86 85
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David Howard (2012)