Stratford Library Sets “One Book, One Stratford 2010” Events

“One Book, One Stratford”, a community-wide reading event has announced programs for the January-March 2010 event.  The idea behind the “One Book” program is that everyone in town reads the same book at the same time, much like a town-wide book club.  The library has chosen Jennifer Baszile’s The Black Girl Next Door, her acclaimed memoir about growing up black in a white section of Los Angeles in the 1970s and ‘80s.  The series is co-sponsored by Simon & Schuster and kicked-off on Saturday, January 10, 2010 at 2 pm at the Stratford Library.  All events are free and open to the public.

Programs scheduled in conjunction with the “One Book” celebration are:

• Film: “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” – Award-winning film version of Ernest J. Gaines’ epic novel about the memories of a fictional 110-year-old-slave played by a magnificent Cicely Tyson.  Thursday, March 11  at noon.
• Discussion: “Family Dynamics in The Black Girl Next Door” – Mental health professional Vicki Spiro Smith leads a lively, interactive discussion about themes and family issues inherent in Jennifer Baszile’s memoir.  Tuesday, March 16 at 7 pm.
• FINALE!  Notable area residents will share personal reflections about The Black Girl Next Door with special guest Jennifer Baszile in attendance.  Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 pm.

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