Umoja Book Club

Umoja is Swahili for Unity--Celebrating diversity while committed to unity. Expect thoughtful discussions of books by authors of the African Diaspora. In addition, we have a monthly raffle with great prizes!

James by Percival Everett Wednesday

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and American Book Award, James is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Percival Everett flips the narrative by centering Jim’s voice and experiences in his book, giving us a profound narrative exploring themes of race, identity, and freedom.

Discussion Leader: UPL Assistant Library Director, Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel.