Hagaman Library Contemporary Book Club: "James" by Percival Everett

Hagaman's Contemporary Book Club will again meet on Monday, August 18th at 3pm to discuss their latest selection, the Pulitzer Prize- winning novel "James" by Percival Everett. Please note that, due to the library's temporary closure at this time, dates/times/venues are subject to change. To join the discussion, please reach out to Cynthia, Community Services Librarian & group facilitator, directly at Y2d3aWF6ZGEgfCBoYWdhbWFubGlicmFyeSAhIG9yZw==.

"James" by Percival Everett retells "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man, giving him a full inner life, intelligence, and agency. Rather than a sidekick, Jim becomes the moral and narrative center of the story, navigating a racist world with sharp wit and quiet resistance. Everett uses this shift to challenge the original novel’s portrayal of race, power, and voice, offering a powerful commentary on how stories are told, and who gets to tell them.

You may also like the following events from Hagaman Memorial Library:

• This Tuesday, 29th July, 09:30 am, Pop-Up Hagaman Library at the East Haven Senior Center on 91 Taylor Avenue in East Haven
• This Tuesday, 29th July, 03:30 pm, 'Tell Me Your Story' Zine & Sequential Art Workshop in East Haven
• This Tuesday, 29th July, 05:30 pm, Hagaman Library Drop-In, All-Ages Game Night at Twin Pines in East Haven

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