(Tucson, AZ) The monthly book club #ReadBlack is gearing up for 2023 with another lineup of entertaining and thought-provoking books! The program is hosted by members of the Library's Kindred Team.
It runs the fourth Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 pm. It is held virtually via Zoom and requires advance registration.
January 28
Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration by Tracey M. Lewis-Giggetts
February 25
To Catch A Raven by Beverly Jenkins
March 25
This month features two books that will complement each other in their look at the American South both in the past and present.
South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry
On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed
April 22
The Street by Ann Petry
May 21
KosherSoul: The Faith and Food Journey of An African American Jew by Michael Twitty
June 24
This month features a round-robin style book chat. Participants are encouraged to share recommendations of books by Black authors who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
July 22
Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
August 26
Citizen by Claudia Rankine
September 23
Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen
October 28
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
November 25
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
December 23
This month features a round-robin style book chat. Participants are encouraged to share recommendations of books by Black authors that were released in 2023.
Jessica Pryde, Kindred team member and author of Black Love Matters, is part of the staff facilitating #ReadBlack. She says, "Since the beginning, what we've heard from attendees is that they want more. They want to talk about specific books and dig into the nitty gritty. We are happy to make it so. Each month, everyone comes away with something to think about."
