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SUMMARY:250 Years of Us Book Club: Kindred by Octavia Butler
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DESCRIPTION:In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book clu
 b explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge fam
 iliar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past. Each 
 selection encourages readers to look beyond the textbook version of histor
 y and consider the people, choices, and hidden stories that shaped the nat
 ion.June Selection: Kindred by Octavia ButlerIn June’s selection, we tur
 n to a powerful and thought-provoking novel that blends historical fiction
  with speculative elements to confront the realities of slavery in America
 . When a modern Black woman is repeatedly pulled back in time to a Marylan
 d plantation, Kindred forces readers to reckon with the human impact of th
 e nation’s founding era. Through its intimate, unflinching portrayal of 
 survival, power, and ancestry, this selection deepens our understanding of
  the complex and often painful histories that underpin America’s storyâ€
 ”an essential reflection as we approach the 250th anniversary of the natio
 n’s founding.This event is online only via Zoom. Register below for the 
 Zoom link.This Genealogy & Humanities virtual program is part of Dalla
 s Public Library's 250 Years of Us: Reading America's Past, Wri
 ting Our Future, brought to you by the generosity of PBS. Dive into the 
 past all year long, as we host programs, exhibits and book clubs that expl
 ore how our nation’s history has shaped American democracy today. Anyon
 e can join our Amazing Race for Independence challenge and win Dallas Mav
 ericks or Wings tickets, State Park passes and more! 
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 ook-club-kindred-octavia-butler-507331
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