“I am signaling you through the flames.” This phrase opens Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Poetry as Insurgent Art. We chose it as our “standard” for Banned Books Week 2022, and for the window display that we installed where our memorial tribute to Ferlinghetti was on view for many months. As a lifelong crusader against censorship and for literary freedom and propagation, we like to think he would approve. Swipe to see photos of our display and the installation process! {image description: the Banned Books Week 2022 window display featuring the quote from Ferlinghetti painted onto singed paper, suspended over an American flag. Below are banned books emerging from singed paper packaging.} #bannedbooksweek #bannedbooksweek2022 #citylightsbookstore #citylightsbooks