League of Women Voters hosts virtual and in-person book discussions on 'A Most Beautiful Thing'
In April, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will host book discussions on "A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America's First All-Black High School Rowing Team" by Arshay Cooper.
A virtual discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, via Zoom. An in-person book discussion will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. in Roselle.
It is the moving, true story of a group of Manley Career Academy students, many of whom were in rival gangs from the West Side of Chicago, who join together to form the first all-Black high school rowing team in the nation. It is a story of transformation that can spark thought-provoking community discussions on education, work ethic, poverty, philanthropy, law enforcement, spirituality, and empowerment.
The League is reading this book as part of Lake Park Reads, a multi-community reading program.
The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Book Club reads fiction and nonfiction books that will open our minds and generate discussion. They select books that empower readers to help make the world a better place and provide a greater understanding of public affairs including political, social, economic, environmental, and other societal issues.
The highly acclaimed documentary of the book, "A Most Beautiful Thing," narrated by Common, is available on Peacock, Xfinity, and Amazon Prime.
Sign up for the virtual or in-person discussions via www.lwvrb.org.
These book discussions are free, and copies of the book may be obtained at all libraries. These events are free and are open to the public. Attendees do not need to become a League member to attend. They will be following the most current Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 guidance for in-person events.
For more information about other League's events and monthly meetings, please contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894.
Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale provides information on topics that impact the local, state, and federal government. The League works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America's most trusted grass-roots organizations. The League does not support, endorse or oppose political candidates. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 or older.
For more information about the League's events and monthly meetings, or to become a member, visit www.lwvrb.org or contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894.
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For more information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org, or the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org.