Join the ACLU's Executive Director, Anthony D. Romero, for a book reading and signing of In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror, written with award-winning journalist Dina Temple-Raston.

When: Friday, June 8 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Where: Borders Books & Music
150 N State Street, Chicago, IL 60601

When: Saturday, June 9 at 3:00 pm
Where:Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Festival
525 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601

In Defense of Our America takes readers behind the scenes to tell the stories of real Americans on the frontlines of the fight for civil liberties. It is a narrative of American tragedy and hope, written by one of the most dynamic civil liberties leaders in the country. In a format that allows the characters to tell the story, Anthony takes a critical look at civil liberties in this country at a time when constitutional freedoms are in peril. The personal stories are powerful, upsetting and inspiring and, in the end, will make you more committed than ever to defending our Constitution, our civil liberties and our America.