Woodward Public Library Receives Community Book Discussion Grant from Oklahoma Humanities
The Woodward Public Library is proud to announce it has received a $1,200 grant from Oklahoma Humanities for a Let’s Talk About It book discussion group. “Native American Identity From Past to Present: A More Perfect Union Theme” will explore the Native American identity through the lens of Native writers and Native experiences, challenging the stereotypical depictions in popular culture and speaking to the complexities of Native identity. The series includes the following books: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, There There by Tommy Orange, The Removed by Brandon Hobson, Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir by Deborah Miranda, and The Round House by Louise Erdrich.
Join us for one session or the entire series as experts open each book discussion with an analysis of the text, recurring themes, revelations about the author’s life, and historical context. The Let’s Talk About It book group will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM January through May. Events will alternate between the Woodward Public Library and the Plains Indians & Pioneer Museum; the library’s program partner this year. These events are free and open to the public. Books are available to pick up at the library.
“We are excited to embark on this new partnership with the Library in bringing the Let’s Talk About it program to the community. The theme for the spring season, “Native American Identity From Past to Present: A More Perfect Union Theme,” ties perfectly with the museum mission and the cultural heritage of the area,” said Mikel M. Robinson, Executive Director of the Plains Indians & Pioneer Museum.
This program is made possible by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, McCasland Foundation, and Oklahoma City University.
About Oklahoma Humanities
Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understand new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life. As the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities, OH is a grant-making organization that provides a free educational magazine, Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibits, reading and discussion groups, and other cultural opportunities. OH engages people in their own communities, stimulating discussion through humanities disciplines such as history, literature, film studies, ethics, and philosophy.