Books to Read and Discuss - March, April, May and June 2019
Sunday, March 10th at 11:15 am So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities
3707 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA (map)
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation is having a discussion of this important book on race. It is short enough that you can get it read in a week. It is highly recommended by one of our book club members.
Thursday, March 28th at 6 pm - Author Visit: Jason Reynolds
Davenport Main Public Library
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Our April book discussion will be any of the books by this prize-winning and best-selling author of Young Adult fiction who is visiting the Davenport Main Public Library for a discussion and book signing. You must register at the above link if you plan to attend.
Saturday, April 6th at 10:30 am - Any book by Jason Reynolds
Davenport Main Public Library, small room on lower level
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Check out Jason Reynolds' website to find a book that appeals to you. If you bring a copy of the book to the March 28th Author Visit (above), you could get it signed!
Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 am - Small Island by Andrea Levy
and Tell Me How It Ends by Valeria Luiselli
Davenport Main Public Library, small room on lower level
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Both of these books deal with immigration, as well as with issues of race.
Saturday, June 1st at 10:30 am - Dear Martin by Nic Stone
Davenport Main Public Library, small room on lower level
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut. This book is highly recommended by one of our book club members.
Contact Alta Price with questions or to learn more.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities
3707 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA (map)
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation is having a discussion of this important book on race. It is short enough that you can get it read in a week. It is highly recommended by one of our book club members.
Thursday, March 28th at 6 pm - Author Visit: Jason Reynolds
Davenport Main Public Library
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Our April book discussion will be any of the books by this prize-winning and best-selling author of Young Adult fiction who is visiting the Davenport Main Public Library for a discussion and book signing. You must register at the above link if you plan to attend.
Saturday, April 6th at 10:30 am - Any book by Jason Reynolds
Davenport Main Public Library, small room on lower level
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Check out Jason Reynolds' website to find a book that appeals to you. If you bring a copy of the book to the March 28th Author Visit (above), you could get it signed!
Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 am - Small Island by Andrea Levy
and Tell Me How It Ends by Valeria Luiselli
Davenport Main Public Library, small room on lower level
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Both of these books deal with immigration, as well as with issues of race.
Saturday, June 1st at 10:30 am - Dear Martin by Nic Stone
Davenport Main Public Library, small room on lower level
321 N Main St, Davenport IA (map)
Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut. This book is highly recommended by one of our book club members.
Contact Alta Price with questions or to learn more.
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