African American Authors Book Club: "Swift River" by Essie Chambers.

In-Person

This books discussion group reads books by authors of African, Caribbean, and African American descent. In October, the group will read "Swift River" by Essie Chambers.

Join the African American Authors group to read and learn about books by authors of African, Caribbean, and African American descent. This group meets on the 4th Sunday of the month at Germantown Library. This month the group is discussing, the film American Fiction based on the book Swift River by Essie Chambers. 

"It’s the summer of 1987 in Swift River, and Diamond Newberry is learning how to drive. Ever since her Pop disappeared seven years ago, she and her mother hitchhike everywhere they go. But that’s not the only reason Diamond stands out: she’s teased relentlessly about her weight, and since Pop’s been gone, she is the only Black person in all of Swift River. This summer, Ma is determined to declare Pop legally dead so that they can collect his life insurance money, get their house back from the bank, and finally move on. But when Diamond receives a letter from a relative she’s never met, key elements of Pop’s life are uncovered, and she is introduced to two generations of African American Newberry women, whose lives span the 20th century and reveal a much larger picture of prejudice and abandonment, of love and devotion." MCPL Catalogue

This book is available in print, and an eBook and as an eAudio book in Libby.

Limited print copies of this book are available for pick up on the lower level service desk after September 28. This event will take place in the Group Meeting Room 5 on the lower level, in the Children's room.

Questions about this program? Contact the Germantown 240-777-0110

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