May is springing at the Library with events featuring authors Amy Tan and Zoe Schlanger, the launch of Satsuki Ina's moving memoir about Japanese American incarceration and resistance, a BIPOC Book Fair, Seattle Reads events, as well as writing and reading groups.
All Library events are free and open to the public. Find information and registration through the event links below or at spl.org/Calendar.
AUTHOR AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Poet and the Silk Girl: A Memoir of Love, Imprisonment, and Protest. From 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Saturday, May 11. Central Library, Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Satsuki Ina, who was born in the Tule Lake Concentration Camp, will present her moving new memoir, "The Poet and the Silk Girl: A Memoir of Love, Imprisonment and Protest" in conversation with Tom Ikeda, founding executive director of Densho. In "The Poet and the Silk Girl," Ina recovers the story of how her parents survived and resisted their incarceration in U.S. concentration camps, drawing from diary entries, heart-wrenching haiku, censored letters, government documents, and clandestine messages. Registration is required.
Zoe Schlanger discusses "The Light Eaters." From 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 14. The Wyncote NW Forum 1119 8th Ave., Seattle. Atlantic writer Zoe Schlanger will discuss her groundbreaking new book "The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth," which reveals the astonishing capabilities of the plant world. Registration is required.
Central Library photographer Lara Swimmer presents "Reading Room." From 7 p.m. to 8:10 p.m., Wednesday, May 15. Central Library, Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Architectural photographer Lara Swimmer, who published a book on the Central Library's construction in 2005, will share her acclaimed new book "Reading Room: New and Reimagined Libraries of the American West." Registration is required.
BIPOC Book Fair at the Douglass-Truth Branch. From noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19. Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way. As part of guest curator Nisi Shawl's spring series, the Library's Douglass-Truth Branch will host a BIPOC book fair featuring a wide selection of books for children of all ages; youth attendees will receive a free book of their choice, while supplies last. All books for purchase are by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) authors and feature BIPOC characters. Local BIPOC authors will appear to meet youth and sign books. Presented with the Carl Brandon Society and Mam's Books. Registration not required.
Seattle Reads: "The Uterine Files." From May 25 to June 2. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Written by Jourdan Amani Keith and directed by Sadiqa Iman, this Afrofuturist trilogy follows three Black women through living, learning, and a remembering the war against their wombs. Tickets required; there are paid and a limited number of free community tickets available.
Amy Tan Discusses "The Backyard Bird Chronicles." From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 29. Central Library Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Renowned author Amy Tan shares stories and images from her new book, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," a witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight. Registration is required.
WRITING EVENTS AND BOOK CLUBS
Seattle Reads Book Group of "Parable of the Sower." From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7. Northgate Branch. Join a discussions of the Seattle Reads selection "Parable of the Sower," moderated by librarians Eric Grob and Misha Stone. Registration not required.
Virtual Write With Hugo House. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8. Join us for an online writing circle for all ages and genres of writing. Facilitated by poet Jeanine Walker, this circle will focus on generative writing through poetry prompts, but it's designed for all writers. Registration is required.
It's About Time Writers Reading Series. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9. Ballard Branch meeting room. Featuring readings by Mary Ellen Talleyand Bethany Reid, new and experienced writers of all genres have been reading together since 1990 in this series. Registration not required.
Low Vision Book Group. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 14. Central Library, Level 1, Room 165. Join our Low Vision Book Group for a discussion of the Seattle Reads selection Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower." Registration not required.
Write with Hugo House: Seattle Writes. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14. Fremont Branch. A drop-in writing circle for adults of all experience levels. All genres of writing welcome. Registration not required.
Write with Hugo House: Seattle Writes @ Douglass-Truth Branch. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16. Douglass-Truth Branch meeting room. Facilitated by Miz Portiontè Floes, this group provides a dedicated space to write and connect with fellow writers.
Club Latino. From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19. El Club Latino. Central Library, Level 8, Meeting Room. Únase al Club de Lectura de la Biblioteca Central. El libro de este mes es "Los genios" de Jaime Bayly. No se requiere inscripción. Join the Spanish book club at the Central Library; the book for this month is "Los Genios," by James Bayly. Registration not required.
Seattle Reads Book Group of "Parable of the Sower." From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22. Broadview Branch. Join a discussion of the Seattle Reads selection "Parable of the Sower," moderated by librarian Jane Singer.
Most of these events are supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation.
For many more programs and events, check out The Seattle Public Library's calendar at www.spl.org/calendar.
- Elisa M., Communications
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