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The University of North Georgia (UNG) will collaborate with local libraries, youth organizations, nonprofit groups, and businesses to promote a love of reading in our community with the launch of UNG Reads from September 30 through November 4, 2017. 2017 Book Selection This year’s book selection is Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. The book is set in rural New Mexico in the 1940s and tells the story of a Mexican-American boy, Anthony, who learns to navigate the changing American landscape during World War II. He gets help from Ultima, a curandera (female faith healer) who guides him through the cultural, religious, and moral conflicts he faces in his community. Library Events & Programs Forsyth County Public Library will host three book club discussions and a screening of the film adaptation of the novel. Patrons are also invited to share a bit of their own wisdom or words of encouragement on Tree of Wisdom displays at the Cumming, Hampton Park, and Post Road Libraries during the month of October. |
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Lit Chicks Book Club
Lit Chicks is a book discussion group for busy women. Moms, bring your little ones, too. Youth Services staff will offer activities for them while you enjoy the book club. This month we'll discuss Bless Me, Ultima. Wednesday, October 11 10:15 a.m. Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming |
Book Buzz & Book Buzz Twilight
Book Buzz features titles with a little substance that make you think. This month we'll discuss Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. Thursday, October 12 1:30 p.m. Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming Book Buzz Twilight is an extension of the daytime book club and meets in the evening, concurrently with Twilight Tales storytime. Adults can participate in book club while children enjoy storytime nearby. Children must be old enough to attend storytime without a parent. Thursday, October 12 6:30 p.m. Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming Registration is not required for Book Buzz or Book Buzz Twilight. |
Film Screening
Join us for the movie adaptation of the UNG Reads 2017 book selection Bless Me, Ultima. Produced in 2011, this film stars Miriam Colon, Luke Ganalon and Benito Martinez. Rated PG-13. Runtime: 102 minutes. Sunday, October 22 1:30 p.m. Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming
Admission is free and registration is not required.
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Bless me, Ultima [electronic resource]
by Rudolfo A. Anaya
Ultima, a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic, comes to Antonio Marez's New Mexico family when he is six years old, and she helps him discover himself in the magical secrets of the pagan past. Reprint.
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Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Street
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org/ |
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