Hi!
The month of February is well-known for its focus on the observance of Black History Month. To that end, the Fulton County Library System kicks off the month by inviting you to consider participating in our first ever One Book, One Read Program.
The selected book title is Caste, the Origins of Our Discontents by Pulitzer Prize winning writer, Isabel Wilkerson. It is our hope that book clubs throughout the Library System and Fulton County, as well as individuals, will be a part of the joint read-along of the book during the next two months.
We expect the book will evoke a lot of discussion. It is hoped that its historical context, and sometimes revelatory aspects, will at least provide a look into concepts and precepts that will lead all of us to a better understanding of each other. Perhaps the book will not lead any of us to instant changes of thought or behaviors; but it may very well allow a glimmer of space for us to consider the book’s basic premise and build upon it; or seek new ways to address old, and continuing concerns. Either way, I believe that the opportunity to have book discussions among a broad range of readers is a good shared experience. This type of programming is planned to be an annual event.
