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Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence Book Discussion

"An American Marriage"

2023-04-25 13:00:00 2023-04-25 14:00:00 America/Chicago Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence Book Discussion Join us to discuss the novel "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are settling into their life together when Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Jones explores the catastrophic effects of wrongful imprisonment and racial injustice. Free copies of the book available at the health department, 1005 W. Worley. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Tuesday, April 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-25 13:00:00 2023-04-25 14:00:00 America/Chicago Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence Book Discussion Join us to discuss the novel "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are settling into their life together when Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Jones explores the catastrophic effects of wrongful imprisonment and racial injustice. Free copies of the book available at the health department, 1005 W. Worley. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Join us to discuss the novel "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are settling into their life together when Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Jones explores the catastrophic effects of wrongful imprisonment and racial injustice. Free copies of the book available at the health department, 1005 W. Worley. Adults.

Join members of the Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence Committee to discuss "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. In this moving novel, newlyweds Celestial and Roy, the living embodiment of the New South, are settling into the routine of their life together when Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Jones explores the catastrophic effects of wrongful imprisonment and racial injustice. 

Free copies of "An American Marriage" are available to pick up at the City of Columbia's Public Health and Human Services building at 1005 W Worley Street.

Adults.


When COVID community levels are high, masks are requested in the library. Masks are optional when levels are low or medium. For the latest information, see the library's COVID safety page.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Co-sponsored | Book Discussion |

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