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Mini Read Lakeshore Storywalk: The More We Get Together

Grand Haven Central Park Washington Ave. & Fifth St., Grand Haven, MI, United States

Take a StoryWalk® in Grand Haven's Central Park! While you enjoy the short stroll, read "The More We Get Together" by Celeste Cortright in English or Spanish. Pages from this...

Parallels: African and African American Art

271 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Visit the Kruizenga Museum to explore the juxtaposed African and African American works aesthetically and historically in the exhibition "Parallels." Immerse yourself in the themes and issues raised by Homegoing...

Hope College Presents The Fall Jazz Concert

Jack H. Miller Concert Hall, Hope College 221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Come to this annual Hope College event and enjoy performances: THE JAZZ ARTS COLLECTIVE (JAZZ ENSEMBLE BIG BAND)  STEPS AHEAD COMBO  JAZZ GUITAR COMBO

Homegoing Discussion and Author Livestream

White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall, MI, United States

Discuss Yaa Gyasi’s book Homegoing & learn about family history resources at White Lake Community Library Mon., Nov. 13th, at 5:30pm. At 7pm, watch the livestream of Gyasi’s Hope College...

Yaa Gyasi Author Conversation

Jack H. Miller Concert Hall, Hope College 221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Born in Ghana and raised in Alabama, Gyasi will reflect on the personal experiences that inspired her to write her breathtaking debut novel Homegoing and explore the complexities and intersections...

Yaa Gyasi Watch Party

Allegan District Library, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, and Georgetown Township Library Allegan: 331 Hubbard St. Allegan, MI; Saugatuck-Douglas: 174 Center St. Douglas, MI; Georgetown: 1525 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI, MI, United States

Can't attend the author event in Holland, MI? Join a livestream event at Allegan District Library, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, or Georgetown Township Library!

Freedom Village Book Discussion: Homegoing

145 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423 145 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Hope College English Education Students visit Freedom Village to have a book discussion of our Big Read Book, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Open to Freedom Village Residents only.

Lapsit Library: Read and Craft!

331 Hubbard St. Allegan, MI 49010 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, United States

Allegan District library celebrates our Mini Read book with a read aloud of The More We Get Together and a craft inspired by the book! All are welcome!

Jerry Craft school visit: “I Make the Books I Wish I Had When I was a Kid”

Muskegon High School 545 N Roberts Rd, Muskegon, MI, United States

Jerry visits Muskegon! His presentation takes students on his journey from being a VERY reluctant reader to becoming a Newbery-Award-Winning author. Through an interactive presentation, Jerry will share art and...

Book Discussion: Homegoing

174 Center St Douglas MI 49406 174 Center St, Douglas, MI, United States

Join the Saugatuck-Douglas Library for an afternoon book discussion the Big Read Book, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. All are welcome!