Join instructor Michelle R. Smith for this three-part examination of iconic author James Baldwin's contribution to American literature through reading and discussing his most well-known books: Giovanni's Room, Notes of a Native Son, and The Fire Next Time. Presented for free by Euclid Public Library in partnership with Literary Cleveland.
Schedule
June 24 from 6:30-8:30pm - Giovanni's Room
July 15 from 6:30-8:30pm - Notes of a Native Son
August 19 from 6:30-8:30pm - The Fire Next Time
About Reader Series
Reader series classes take you on a deep dive into specific topic or author to gain a more advanced understanding of literature and the world. Experienced instructors will provide history, context, and analysis, and guide in-depth discussion that will help make you an instant expert in a single subject or author’s body of work.
Each participant can decide how they choose to engage with the classes. For the best experience, read the books in advance of each discussion. If you are not able to finish the book in time we still encourage you to attend. No matter your level of prior knowledge, you will receive a wealth of materials and insights in a condensed period, like a master class or a great course, only right here in Cleveland.
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Michelle R. Smith is a writer, poet, educator, cultural facilitator, and native Clevelander. She is the author of the poetry collections Ariel in Black (2015) and The Vagina Analogues (2020), and the creator of BLAX MUSEUM, an annual performance showcase dedicated to honoring notable black figures in American history and culture.
This class takes place remotely online via Zoom
Euclid, OH
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