# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rise Up Voices Book Club: “Maame” by Jessica George - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: A monthly book club at Rise Up Consignments centering minority voices, early‑career journeys, and the clothes we wear to rise.About this EventRise Up Voices Book Club is here.Join us at Rise Up Consignments for a new monthly book club that centers stories by minority authors and the real lives of women navigating work, family, money, and identity—on a budget and under pressure.Our first pick is “Maame” by Jessica George, a novel about Maddie, a young British Ghanaian woman who is the “responsible one” in her family. She’s caring for her father, juggling a job she doesn’t love, and trying to finally decide what she wants from her life. It’s funny, tender, and painfully relatable if you’ve ever felt like everyone else got the rulebook for adulthood and you’re just winging it.We’ll use Maame’s story to talk about:• Being the “strong one” or caretaker in your family• First‑gen and early‑career pressure to have it all together• How our clothes and presentation help (or sometimes hide) who we’re becomingThis is more than a book club—it’s a space to connect, reflect, and leave with both new insight and practical support for how you show up in the world.What to expect• A welcoming, judgment‑free space. You don’t have to have it all figured out—or even finish the book—to join us.• Light snacks and community. Come a little early to settle in, grab a bite, and meet other readers.• Guided conversation. Joni (owner of Rise Up Consignments) will lead a 60‑minute discussion that connects the book to real‑life experiences around work, family, and identity.• Style tie‑in. After the discussion, you’ll have time to browse a curated “Maame‑inspired” rack and get optional mini‑styling support.• Book club–only offer. Attendees will receive a special in‑store discount that night on outfits built from the Book Club Capsule.You are welcome whether you read via library copy, audiobook, e‑book, or borrowed from a friend.---Who this is forThis book club is especially for you if:• You’re early in your career, first‑gen, or carrying a lot of family responsibility• You care about stories by Black, Brown, and other marginalized voices• You want a space to talk honestly about race, work, money, and confidence• You like the idea of pairing those conversations with affordable, confidence‑building style supportAll women and nonbinary readers are welcome, and allies who are ready to listen and learn are invited too.---Event details• Date: Monday June 22• Time: 6:00-7:30 (doors open 15 minutes early)• Location: Rise Up Consignments 1001 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite O Charlotte, NC 28213 (directly across from UNC Charlotte) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/rise-up-voices-book-club-maame-by-jessica-george/100001990033978199 - **Event Categories**: sports, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Rise Up Consignments - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Rise Up Consignments - **lat**: 35.2943437 - **long**: -80.73985189999999 - **full address**: Rise Up Consignments, 1001 East W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rise Up Voices Book Club: “Maame” by Jessica George - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0d6b41aa1b8e28117031d85bd53786862f77c373a7aa63e50cb72f5465e6096c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfbefef-gmir.jpg?v=1779470304 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rise Up Voices Book Club: Maame by Jessica George being held? - **A:** Rise Up Voices Book Club: Maame by Jessica George takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Rise Up Consignments, 1001 East W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rise Up Voices Book Club: Maame by Jessica George? - **A:** Rise Up Voices Book Club: Maame by Jessica George is organized by Joni Hough. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rise Up Voices Book Club: Maame by Jessica George is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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