Liberation Library: Defund Book Launch Event

May 4, 2025

Defund’ Book Launch with Sandy Hudson and Philip McHarris

Co-presented by Wildseed Centre + A Different Booklist

Date: Sunday, May 4 from 2:00 – 5:00PM

Venue: 24 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1N2

Co-hosted by Wildseed Centre and A Different Booklist, join us in celebration of the Canadian book launch of ‘Defund’. On May 4, 2025, Sandy Hudson will be in conversation with Philip McHarris to chat about policing, prisons and all things abolition. Childcare and children’s programming will also be available throughout the launch! During the talk, Syrus Marcus Ware will lead a reading and lesson on his book, ‘Abolition is Love’ in Wildseed’s Freedom Room.

Free copies of abolitionist titles will be given to attendees who have RSVPed on a first come, first served basis. Defund will also be available for purchase at the event. 

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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

  • Organizer(s)
  • Jessica Kirk
  • Executive Director

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