One Book, One Philadelphia @ HTFL
Join us for a discussion of this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia book selection, Sing, Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward.
Stop by the Reference Desk to sign up and to get a copy of the book.
About Sing, Unburied, Sing: Part ghost story, part road novel, this historical National Book Award winner is a dazzling journey through Mississippi’s past and present and an epic tale of hope and survival. Following a family making the trip from their Gulf Coast town to the Mississippi State Penitentiary, Sing, Unburied, Sing tests the strength of emotional bonds and the violent pull of our collective history. In a haunted landscape, for a family reeling from loss, the trip is fraught with danger. This gorgeous novel, animated by Ward’s lush and vibrant language, is rich with connection, meaning, and healing.
Ages: Adults
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary at shannon@haverfordlibrary.org
