MCLS Libraries Read: 1 Book
Join us for books and brews at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services’ in-person book discussions in August in both Michigan and Indiana. We will discuss this year’s winning title for Libraries Read: 1 Book, When They Call
You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele. According to GoodReads,
this book is, "a poetic and powerful memoir about what it means to be a Black woman in America—and the co-founding of a movement that demands justice for all in the land of the free… When They Call You a Terrorist is Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele’s
reflection on humanity. It is an empowering account of survival, strength and resilience and a call to action to change the culture that declares innocent Black life expendable." Those who submitted the title for consideration felt it would be a fantastic
point to bring this conversation into the libraries, and to help us better understand the communities that we serve.
Join us for a fun evening!
Aug. 7, 6:30pm at Sun King Brewery in Fishers, IN. The discussion will be led by Kirsten Weaver from the Indianapolis Public Library (Register
here)
Aug. 16, 5:30pm at Lansing Brewing Company in Lansing, MI. The discussion will be led by Kevin King from the Kalamazoo Public Library (Register
here)
Library staff are also invited to attend an in-person discussion with Lake County Public Library staff on Oct 17, 2pm at Lake County Public Library in Merrillville, IN (Register
here).
Hope you can join us!
If you have questions, or would like the materials to lead your own book discussion, please contact Pam Seabolt at seaboltp@mcls.org.
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Pamela Seabolt
Community Engagement Librarian
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)
1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910
(800) 530-9019 ext 123
