DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host its monthly Lunchtime Book Discussion at 12:30 p.m. June 27.
June’s featured book is Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.
The novel is based on the true story of a labor and delivery nurse who was prohibited from caring for a newborn because the father requested that no African-American nurses tend to his baby. A medical crisis results in the infant's death and a murder charge against a black nurse named Ruth Jefferson.
Jodi Picoult tackles race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion - and doesn’t offer easy answers.
Using the narratives of Ruth, the baby’s father, and the female public defender who takes Ruth’s case, Picoult examines multiple facets of racism.
Small Great Things is an important and thought-provoking novel about power and prejudice that deserves to be read, digested, and shared with others.
Viola Davis and Julia Roberts will star in the soon to be released movie version.
Using the narratives of Ruth, the baby’s father, and the female public defender who takes Ruth’s case, Picoult examines multiple facets of racism.
Small Great Things is an important and thought-provoking novel about power and prejudice that deserves to be read, digested, and shared with others.
Viola Davis and Julia Roberts will star in the soon to be released movie version.
Lunchtime Book Discussions are held the last Wednesday of each month and are free and open to the public.
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. Drop-ins are welcome; no registration required.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. Drop-ins are welcome; no registration required.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
For information contact the Reference Desk, 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Derby Public Library.
This is a press release from Derby Public Library.
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