(Tucson, AZ) The Library is excited to invite readers everywhere to attend #ReadBlack and Rainbow Reads in 2022.
The Library's Kindred Team, opens a new window hosts #ReadBlack, a monthly book club perfect for those who want to further the conversation on Black literature, history, and culture. Most months, this event will be a facilitated discussion about a selected book about the Black experience, fictional or real. In June and December, #ReadBlack will offer readers an opportunity to participate in a round-robin conversation on a theme. Bring a book to share with others and discover new books to enjoy. The titles discussed will be featured in a book list on the Library's website.
#ReadBlack
#ReadBlack meet the fourth Saturday of every month from 1–3 pm. All are welcome. This event is held virtually via Zoom. Those interested should register in advance, opens a new window.
- January 22: A Deadly Inside Scoop, opens a new window
- February 26: The 1619 Project, opens a new window
- March 26: Seven Days in June, opens a new window
- April 23: Black Panther Party, opens a new window
- May 28: You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays, opens a new window
- June 25: Round-robin discussion - theme literature by Black authors who are part of and who write about the LGBTQ+ community
- July 23: Blackout, opens a new window
- August 27: The Water Dancer, opens a new window
- September 24: The Sweetest Remedy, opens a new window
- October 22: The Perishing, opens a new window
- November 26: How the Word is Passed, opens a new window
- December 17: Round-robin discussion - theme Black books published in 2022
The Library's LGBTQ+ Services Committee, opens a new window hosts Rainbow Reads, a positively queer reading circle. Join every odd month for Rainbow Reads Book Chat, where participants will share favorite recent books with LGBTQ+ themes in a round-robin style book discussion. Join every even month for a facilitated conversation about a selected LGBTQ+ themed book.
Rainbow Reads
Rainbow Reads meets the third Sunday of every month from 1–3 pm. All are welcome. This event is held virtually via Zoom. Those interested should register in advance, opens a new window.
- January 16: Round-robin book discussion
- February 20: The Space Between Worlds, opens a new window
- March 20: Round-robin book disucssion
- April 17: Rainbow Milk, opens a new window
- May 15: Round-robin book discussion
- June 19: On A Sunbeam, opens a new window
- July 17: Round-robin book discussion
- August 21: The One True Me and You, opens a new window
- September 18: Round-robin book discussion
- October 16: The Jasmine Throne, opens a new window
- November 20: Round-robin book discussion
- December 18: ¡Hola Papi!, opens a new window
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