Kent District Library is encouraging adults to get “On the Same Page” with reading. KDL is thrilled to announce the books that will build community as everyone reads and discusses the same titles, Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange and Martyr by Kaveh Akbar.
“Join us for On the Same Page, where our community comes together through the shared experience of reading,” said Hennie Vaandrager, Programming and Outreach Manager at KDL. “Dive into two thought-provoking books and engage in enriching discussions with fellow readers. Don’t miss this chance to connect, reflect and explore new perspectives."
On the Same Page will include book discussions, programs this spring focused on the themes in the books, and a Meet the Authors event at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 30 at the Godwin Heights High School Auditorium. The author event will feature both Orange and Akbar, who share a long-standing friendship.
Free registration for the author event will be required and will open on Monday, March 17 at 9:00 AM. To sign up for updates and reminders, visit kdl.org/samepage.
Wandering Stars has been described as “a lyrical, multigenerational exploration of Native American oppression” by Kirkus Reviews, and The Washington Post said Martyr “approaches big questions about personal and civilizational death with a glorious sense of whimsy.”
Because Wandering Stars and Martyr are now the books that everyone will be reading, KDL has purchased many copies to keep the hold times as short as possible. Place your hold today.
On the Same Page participants should also sign up for KDL’s Let It Snow Winter Reading Club, which runs from December 1 through February 28. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) who read six books in various categories will receive a collectible mug. The categories include “Tommy Orange Title” and “Kaveh Akbar Title.” Those who read an additional four books will be entered to win a Kindle Scribe. Learn more at kdl.org/snow.
To learn more about On the Same Page, visit kdl.org/samepage.
