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African American Authors Book Discussion - In-person

"Good Dirt" By Charmaine Wilkerson

2026-09-27 15:00:00 2026-09-27 16:15:00 America/New_York African American Authors Book Discussion - In-person Join us to discuss "Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson! Connect with fellow readers and explore this moving story together. All are welcome—come be part of the conversation! Germantown Library -

Sunday, September 27
3:00pm - 4:15pm

Join us to discuss "Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson! Connect with fellow readers and explore this moving story together. All are welcome—come be part of the conversation!

Join the African American Authors discussion 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 Good Dirt By Charmaine Wilkerson. Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson spans generations and continents in a rich narrative about legacy and healing. It centers on Ebby Freeman, whose childhood was shattered when masked intruders killed her brother and broke her family’s heirloom—a stoneware jar crafted by an enslaved ancestor. As an adult, after her fiancé abandons her on her wedding day, she flees to rural France. There, amidst flashbacks to her family's past and the storied jar "Old Mo," Ebby confronts trauma, uncovers ancestral stories, and begins to piece together forgiveness, identity, and resilience. This event will take place in the Group Meeting Room 5 on the lower level.

This book is available in the following formats print, e-audio, e-book, Kindle, and large type.

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

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | book club | Adults |

Germantown Library

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