American Street by Ibi Zoboi

Now in our fifth year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. Our next book is American Street by Ibi Zoboi, a heartbreaking tale about family, reputation, violence, and what it’s like to be caught between two places. When 16-year-old Fabiola and her mother, Manman, try to emigrate from Haiti to New York, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains Manman in New York. Fabiola, however, is allowed to go on to Detroit to go live with her aunt and cousins.

All are invited to join us Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7pm (via Zoom) to discuss this banned and challenged book. Contact Mary K. for the Zoom link and to be added to the Banned Book Club mailing list.

Upcoming Books

November 10: The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore
December 8: A Psalm for the Wild-built by Becky Chambers
January 12: The Awakening by Kate Chopin
February 9: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
March 9: Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart