South Guilford News

City of Greensboro issued the following announcement on Oct. 27.

The Greensboro Public Library is celebrating Native American author Tommy Orange during the One City, One Book community read this year. Orange’s debut novel, the widely acclaimed There There, focuses on the struggles of the modern “urban Indian” as he refers to himself and the characters in his novel.

The Library’s Café con libros bilingual book club will discuss There There with special guest speaker Monica Carrillo Zegarra at 7 pm, Tuesday, November 2 at the Hemphill Branch, 2301 West Vandalia Rd. Zegarra is currently a visiting scholar at UNCG, an Afro-Peruvian writer, performer, and human rights advocate. This event is also available on Zoom. Register to attend by contacting Wes Parker by email or by phone at 336-373-2925.

Another discussion will take place at 7 pm, Thursday, November 4 at the Hemphill Branch, 2301 West Vandalia Rd. This event will be available in person and online. Email or call 336-412-6199 to register and obtain a copy of the book.

Come to More Than a Garden and learn about community gardens at 12 pm, Friday, November 5 at Guilford County Cooperative Extension, Legacy Garden, 3309 Burlington Rd. The Guilford Native American Association developed sustainable gardens which helped to increase knowledge of organic gardening in urban areas and inspired healthy cooking and eating. Julie Hale, Community Garden Coordinator with Greensboro Parks and Recreation, will also share insights for nonprofits and organizations interested in starting their own community gardens. To register, email Melanie Buckingham.

To learn about Native American Hip Hop and the artists behind it come to Native American Hip Hop Beats at 2 pm, Saturday, November 6 at the Hemphill Branch, 2301 West Vandalia Rd. This program will feature the movers and shakers of the music along with video and musical excerpts. Discussion of the groundbreaking book, Hip Hop Beats, Indigenous Rhymes: Modernity and Hip Hop in Indigenous North America by Kyle Mays along with some Native American music history will be featured in the presentation. Participants can join in person or on Zoom. Email or call 336-412-6199 to register for this event.

Praised by media and fellow authors alike, There There is one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Winner of the Pen/Hemingway Award. For most readers the depiction of modern day Native Americans will be a stark departure from traditional stereotypes. Author Tommy Orange will be in Greensboro for a free reading and discussion at 7 pm, November 18 at The Terrace, Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Celebrating Greensboro’s rich literary heritage, the Greensboro Public Library, along with the Greensboro Public Library Foundation and a host of community partners, sponsors the One City, One Book community read every other year.

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