[Winona] Winona Reads program

[Vicki Englich]

Title: Winona Reads  program

In case you didn't see this in the local newspapers, I'd like to draw your attention to this years' Winona Reads! Community Book Project. Here is information that I have provided to the local media. Contact me if you have any questions. Vicki Englich 2nd Annual Winona Reads! You are invited to join in the second annual Winona Reads Community Book Project. In order to promote the experience of the entire Winona community reading the same book at the same time, the Friends of the Winona Public Library, the Winona Public Library, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and Community Education are co-sponsoring this exciting program. We have chosen The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, by Anne Fadiman. This is a true story of the tragic cultural collision between the California medical  establishment and an immigrant Hmong family whose infant daughter is diagnosed with epilepsy. Fadiman�s well written narrative explores the Hmong people�s history  as U.S. allies during the Vietnam war, their escape to the United States as refugees,  and the complex cultural and spiritual challenges that await them in their adopted home.  We believe this selection will provide an opportunity for thoughtful discussions. The sponsoring organizations encourage book clubs, families, church groups, service organizations, as well as local schools to read and  discuss this engaging book about Hmong culture. Discussion packets are available at the check-out desk at the Winona Public Library in addition to the 100 copies of this book purchased by the Friends of the Winona Public Library. These packets are free of charge. The schedule of public discussions: January 9        1:00 p.m.    Senior Friendship Center January 10      10:00 a.m.  WSU Purple Room, Kryzko Commons (AAUW) January 15      6:30 p.m.    Winona Public Libary January 27      1:30 p.m.    Cathedral  of the Sacred Heart Church, lower level February 4      2:00 p.m.     Winona Public Library February 8      4:00 p.m.     Winona Middle School, panel discussion These discussions are free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information contact Vicki Englich at 454-1215.