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Homegoing Book Discussion with Dr. Eva Tettenborn 2/18

Tonight starting at 7:00 pm, Dr. Eva Tettenborn, an associate professor from Penn State Scranton, will be leading a discussion on the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

Homegoing is the debut historical fiction novel by Yaa Gyasi, published in 2016. Each chapter in the novel follows a different descendant of an Asante woman named Maame, starting with her two daughters, who are half-sisters, separated by circumstance: Effia marries James Collins, the British governor in charge of Cape Coast Castle, while her half-sister Esi is held captive in the dungeons below. Subsequent chapters follow their children and following generations.”

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 18 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Henkelman Room at the Albright Memorial Library | 500 Vine Street, Scranton.

Registration: Walk-ins are welcome or you can register in advance by calling (570) 348-3000.

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