A few weeks ago the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment announced the launch of One Book, One New York, a new community reading program in NYC. The first book for the program will be a collective reading of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I just started reading it and am already hooked! In collaboration with this incredible reading campaign, there are also tons of local events where you and neighbors can participate in discussions pertaining to the book.
Upcoming One Book, One New York Events:
May 5, 7pm at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe: “A Conversation led by Glory Edim (Well-Read Black Girl)” (FREE) : RSVP
May 6, 3pm at Barnes and Noble Union Square: “Badass Women: Speaking Your Power” (FREE) : RSVP
May 6, 4pm at Nuyorican Poets Café: “Dreaming Out Loud” (FREE)
May 6, 6pm at Bronx Museum: “Nancy Morejón and Wild Noise” (FREE) : RSVP
May 7, 4pm at The Apollo Theater: ““WOW Reading: Featuring Lupita Nyong’o” (FREE): RSVP
May 9, 7pm at Museum of Jewish Heritage. “One Refugee’s Story: Seeking Asylum from Libya” ($): RSVP
May 10, 6:30pm at CUNY Lehman College, Bronx. “Some Girls” screening (FREE): RSVP
There are also tons of other community events celebrating Americanah throughout the five boroughs!
Happy reading!
