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Contemporary Books Discussion Group

"I Happy Am" by Jamel Brinkley

2022-08-17 19:00:00 2022-08-17 20:30:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Books Discussion Group Please join us for a discussion of "I Happy Am," a short story by Jamel Brinkley. Bettendorf Public Library - Lillienthal Room

Wednesday, August 17
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-17 19:00:00 2022-08-17 20:30:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Books Discussion Group Please join us for a discussion of "I Happy Am," a short story by Jamel Brinkley. Bettendorf Public Library - Lillienthal Room

Bettendorf Public Library

Lillienthal Room

Please join us for a discussion of "I Happy Am," a short story by Jamel Brinkley.

Jamel Brinkley's debut story collection, A Lucky Man, won the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence and was a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award. He teaches fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

In "I Happy Am," Freddy, age nine, takes a trip to the suburbs with St. Rita's Day Camp, but the visit is nothing like what he expected.

Copies of the story are available on a first-come basis at the Information Desk. Remote attendance is possible; please register in order to have a meeting link sent to you. If you plan to attend in person, there is no need to register.

 

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

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The Bettendorf Public Library has served the community of Bettendorf since July 12, 1955.  We offer Library events for all ages, and our meeting rooms are available for public use.  See more information about our meeting room policy at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/meeting-rooms/

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