Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
NEA Big Read at the Ackland will focus on Advice from the Lights by author Stephanie Burt. Events reflecting LGBTQ+ lives and experiences — including a keynote conversation with the author, a series of book discussions, and Drag Storytime for children will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct.11 – Dec. 4.
This book discussion will be facilitated by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, UNC English & Comparative Literature and Joanna Sierks Smith, Carolina Public Humanities.
Registration is free and includes copy of Advice from the Lights. Program is capped at 20 individuals.
Participants will be able to have their copy mailed to their address or pick up a copy at the Chapel Hill Public Library on designated dates prior to the book discussion.
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