Name: BATTLE OF THE BANS Signing & Talk with Paul Eaton
Start: 2026-10-08T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

<p>It's American Library Association's Banned Book Week, and what better way to celebrate than discussing The Battle of the Bans with co-editor Paul William Eaton! Join us on Thursday, October 8 at 5:30pm as we dive into the narratives of reading and enjoying books banned books. Get your copy ahead of time and let us know in the order comments if you would like is signed/personalized!</p><p>What is a banned book? The ALA defines it as a book that has been completely removed from a school, library, or institution, or prohibited by a government, because someone objects to its content.</p><p>"Battle of the Bans is a testimony to the power of stories to engage and enlighten. The heartfelt essays and strategies will offer inspiration to educators, librarians, and readers fighting the good fight. It's truly a must read for anyone who understands the value of the power of books to help us better understand ourselves and the lived experiences of others."-- Angie Thomas, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give</p>

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BATTLE OF THE BANS Signing & Talk with Paul Eaton

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<p>Author Jerry Leachman will be at the Paul W. Bryant Museum for a special book signing of <a href="https://leachmanministries.org/brave-hearts-strong-arms/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Brave Hearts, Strong Arms"</a> on <strong>Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.</strong></p>
<h2>Admission</h2>
<ul><li>Adults: $5</li>

<li>Children (K-12): $3</li>
</ul>
<h2>Free Admission</h2>
<ul><li>Children under 5-years-old</li>

<li>University of Alabama faculty, staff, and students</li>

<li>Bryant Museum Circle of Champions and UA Museum Members</li>

<li>Blue Star Families</li>
</ul>
<h2>About Brave Hearts, Strong Arms&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After decades of locker-room talks, living-room conversations, and boardroom counsel, Jerry has finally put it all on paper. <strong>Brave Hearts, Strong Arms: Locker Room Talks for the Only Game That Matters</strong> is now available — and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.</p>
<p>Jerry played football at The University of Alabama under Coach Paul W. Bryant, and later served as chaplain of the Washington Redskins under Hall of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs. In the 40+ years since, he’s walked with athletes, generals, executives, journalists, pastors, and everyday men — all asking the same questions about identity, courage, and what it really means to follow Jesus.</p>
<p><em>Brave Hearts, Strong Arms</em> is the book his friends have been asking him to write for decades. It’s 46 short chapters, organized into 11 parts, each one written to be read the way Jerry has always taught: one locker-room talk at a time.</p>
<p>This isn’t a book of easy answers. Jerry blends the grit of the game with the truth of Scripture to speak honestly to men about showing up, staying in the fight, and learning to rely on God as the ultimate Coach — whether you’re a husband, father, friend, teammate, or leader.</p>
<h2>Museum Address</h2>
<p>The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located at 300 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.</p>
<h2>For More Information</h2>
<p>Reach out with questions by calling the Bryant Museum at (205) 348-4668.</p>

Local Event: Author Signing: Brave Hearts, Strong Arms

Author Signing: Brave Hearts, Strong Arms

Author Jerry Leachman will be at the Paul W. Bryant Museum for a special book signing of "Brave Hearts, Strong Arms" on...

<p>Honorary Captains Dennis Homan and Terry Killgore will be signing autographs at the Paul W. Bryant Museum from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Paid admission to the Bryant Museum is required for admission to the signing.</p>
<p>Visitors will be able to get a free card signed. The card will be provided by the Museum. Personal items are $20 each with an initial limit of two items. Additional items will be based on availability.</p>
<p>Members of the Bryant Museum’s Circle of Champions Director level receive one free personal item. Additional items will be based on availability.</p>
<p>Tickets for the signing will be available beginning 30 minutes prior to the signing and will be passed out until supplies are exhausted.</p>
<p>This event is in collaboration with <a href="https://www.athletenetwork.com/network/alabamaaclub" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The University of Alabama A-Club</a> and <a href="https://yea-alabama.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yea Alabama</a>.</p>
<h2>Admission</h2>
<ul><li>Adults: $5</li><li>Children (K-12): $3</li></ul>
<h2>Free Admission</h2>
<ul><li>Children under 5-years-old</li><li>University of Alabama faculty, staff, and students</li><li>Bryant Museum Circle of Champions and UA Museum Members</li><li>Blue Star Families</li></ul>
<h2>Museum Hours</h2>
<p>The Paul W. Bryant Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.</p>
<h2>Museum Address</h2>
<p>The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located at 300 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.</p>
<h2>For More Information</h2>
<p>Reach out with questions by calling the Bryant Museum at (205) 348-4668.</p>

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<p>Authors Tommy Ford and Mark Mayfield will be at the Paul W. Bryant Museum for a special book signing of <em>Remember the Rose Bowl: The Alabama Crimson Tide’s Storied 100-Year History in “The Granddaddy of Them All”</em> on <strong>Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.</strong> </p>
<p>Guests may purchase copies of <em>Remember the Rose Bowl</em> at the Museum and have them signed by Ford and Mayfield.</p>
<p>The book retails for $59.95 and will be available for purchase at the Museum beginning September 18. Fans can pre-order copies now at <a href="https://bryantmuseumstore.com/remember-the-rose-bowl-pre-order/?searchuuid=a11994a6-1a6f-4319-ad4d-cf975b1a7c81&amp;search_query=remember+the+rose+bowl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bryantmuseumstore.com</a>.</p><h2>Admission</h2>
<ul><li>Adults: $5</li><li>Children (K-12): $3</li></ul>
<h2>Free Admission</h2>
<ul><li>Children under 5-years-old</li><li>University of Alabama faculty, staff, and students</li><li>Bryant Museum Circle of Champions and UA Museum Members</li><li>Blue Star Families</li></ul>
<h2>About the Book</h2>
<p><em>Remember the Rose Bowl</em> commemorates the 100th anniversary of Alabama’s landmark appearance in the 1926 Rose Bowl — a game that forever changed the trajectory of Alabama football and helped transform the national perception of college football in the South.</p>
<p>On January 1, 1926, Coach Wallace Wade’s undefeated Alabama team faced the heavily favored Washington Huskies in Pasadena, California. Alabama’s dramatic 20–19 victory became one of the defining moments in Crimson Tide history, introducing Alabama football to a national audience and establishing a legacy that continues a century later.</p>
<p>The impact of that afternoon stretched far beyond a single football game.</p>
<p><em>Remember the Rose Bowl</em> explores the players, coaches, games and moments that have connected Alabama to Pasadena across 100 years of Crimson Tide football. From the trailblazing 1925 team that made the journey west to the generations that followed, Ford and Mayfield tell the story of how the Rose Bowl became woven into the identity and tradition of Alabama football.</p>
<p>Drawing upon the collections and historical resources of the Paul W. Bryant Museum, the book brings together photographs, stories and historical details that allow readers to experience one of the most important chapters in the history of Alabama athletics.</p>
<p>The title <em>Remember the Rose Bowl</em> recalls a phrase that became part of Alabama football tradition following the Tide’s early trips west — a reminder of the standard established by the players who first carried Alabama onto the national stage.</p>
<p>Throughout the decades, Alabama returned to Pasadena and built a remarkable Rose Bowl legacy. Those appearances created legends, established traditions and helped cement Alabama’s place among college football’s most storied programs.</p>
<p>The publication is part of the Paul W. Bryant Museum’s continuing mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of University of Alabama athletics and to ensure that the stories of the athletes, coaches and individuals who built that legacy are preserved for future generations.</p>
<h2>Pre-Ordering the Book</h2>
<p>Fans who want to secure a copy in advance can pre-order <em>Remember the Rose Bowl</em> now at <a href="https://bryantmuseumstore.com/remember-the-rose-bowl-pre-order/?searchuuid=a2a462ca-ab6f-421c-918e-50187d69d57c&amp;search_query=remember+the+rose+bowl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bryantmuseumstore.com</a>.</p>
<h2>Admission</h2>
<p>Admission to this event is free!</p>
<h2>Museum Address</h2>
<p>The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located at 300 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.</p>
<h2>For More Information</h2>
<p>Reach out with questions by calling the Bryant Museum at (205) 348-4668.</p>
<p></p>

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