Project LIT — (Literature In The) Community
Fall 2022 — Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
“Through Jude’s eyes readers see firsthand what it is to leave behind one’s beloved home and family as many refugees do every single day. Young readers will laugh with Jude, cry with her, and root for her every step of the way.
A beautiful, powerful, and necessary book.”
— Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound
Community Discussion
Monday, October 17th
6:00 P.M. @ Main Library
Please join us in welcoming Jasmine Warga to our library for an author talk and community discussion of her Newbery Honor Book: Other Words for Home.
Book Giveaways
Pick up a FREE book in advance of this visit at the following locations & dates!
Saturday, October 8:
Main Library &
Bob Kirby Branch Library
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
(while supplies last)
Saturday, October 15:
Shake Rag Barbershop (301 State St)
9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
(while supplies last)
More Project LIT
Here are some of our community’s favorites!
Check them out using your library card at any WCPL location or through one of our digital services!
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Hair LoveMatthew A. Cherry& Vashit Harrison
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Monday’s Not ComingTiffany D. Jackson
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HomegoingYaa Gyasi
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Esperanza RisingPam Muñoz Ryan
About Project LIT
Project LIT (Literature In The) Community began in Nashville, created by English teacher, Jarred Amato. It has since become a nationwide initiative. The Project Lit movement strives to empower readers and leaders across the country by providing access to books about and written by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) authors, facilitating conversations about the representation of BIPOC groups in literacy, and fostering the love of reading.
As a Project LIT chapter, Warren County Public Library in partnership with other organizations select books to host periodic free book giveaways paired with author meet and greet opportunities.