Diverse Reads is a new monthly reading group hosted online by Cedar Mill Community. Join a community of readers in exploring and discussing a variety of written works, including short stories, nonfiction, poetry and fiction that fairly represents the perspective of marginalized groups. Selections will seek to embrace diversity in its many forms.
Discussions will take place via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month (4th Thursday in October). Register for the sessions to receive the Zoom link.
January 21, 6:30-8 pm
Short Stories from a Latin American Author
Three short stories by Clarice Lispector,
all available in The Complete Stories by Clarice Lispector or online via links below*:
Love
Report on the Thing
One Day Less
*If you are not able to access the stories or would like print copies of the stories, please contact event host.
February 18, 6:30-8:00 pm
Invisible Disabilities
Nonfiction longread on living with invisible disabilities**
March 18, 6:30-8:00 pm
New Worlds: Speculative and Science Fiction from Authors Around the World
3 short stories by non-American authors that fall into the speculative or science fiction genres**
April 15, 6:30-8:00 pm
Queer Literature
3 short stories that present a diverse cross-section of queer lives.**
May 20, 6:30-8:00 pm
TBD
short stories or longread**
**The reading list will be updated one month prior to book group meeting
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