About this Event
Join Bookmarks for a book club discussion of North Carolina Reads' nonfiction selections: On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice by Ryan E. Emanuel and Hungry Roots: How Food Communicates Appalachia's Search for Resilience by Ashli Quesinberry Stokes and Wendy Atkins-Sayre.
Attendees will discuss each book in small groups and then merge groups to share their thoughts on the texts' common themes and ideas.
When you register, you will have an opportunity to reserve a free copy of the book selections (we have a limited number of books available). Once reserved, you will be able to pick up the book at Bookmarks Bookstore.
Please also join North Carolina Reads online book discussions for each book! For more information please visit their website.
- On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice by Ryan E. Emanuel on March 31st at 6:00pm (online)
- Hungry Roots: How Food Communicates Appalachia's Search for Resilience by Ashli Quesinberry Stokes and Wendy Atkins-Sayre on April 28th at 6:00pm (online)
This book discussion is supported by North Carolina Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, nchumanities.org.
About North Carolina Reads
North Carolina Reads is North Carolina Humanities’ award-winning, virtual, statewide book club! North Carolina Reads annually features five books that explore the history and culture of North Carolina. The people, places, and events in the books offer an opportunity to reflect on how people can contribute to shaping their communities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bookmarks, 634 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem, United States
