Join in a discussion of Imbolo Mbue’s book How Beautiful We Were. Whether you have participated in the BIPOC Authors discussion group before, or this is your first time, you are welcome! The discussion will be held on Zoom on Wednesday evening, June 29th, beginning at 6:30 pm.
A summary of the novel: A fearless young woman in the fictional African village starts a revolution against an American oil company amidst environmental degradation — pipeline spills, infertile farmland, toxic drinking water, promises, promises, promises… price. ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, People, The Washington Post, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, The Christian Science Monitor, Marie Claire, Ms. magazine, BookPage, Kirkus Reviews.
If you have questions or if you have suggestions for short stories, poetry, or memoirs by Black, Indigienous, and Authors of color, contact Kat Wolfram at (518) 322.6628 or kmwolfram@gmail.com.