A library volunteer asked me recently what types of books libraries choose for September Project discussion events. I had a few ideas:
The Sacramento Public Library chose Three Cups of Tea this year, and the Seattle Public Library included it in their September Project last year.
Another selection worthy of a discussion: Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders. Learning about an important historical period from first-hand accounts would certainly spark thoughtful discussions amongst participants.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist would be a provocative choice, that just happens to be the selection for a campus-wide reading at Tulane University this year.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington read and discussed The Kite Runner for their event last year.
Persepolis would certainly get participants thinking about historical events and their currency in today’s world. I had the pleasure to attend a talk by the author, Marjane Satrapi, at the Seattle Public Library a few years back.
These are just a few ideas that came to mind. I’m certain there’s more… hint, hint: please share!
