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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club
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DESCRIPTION:In honor of Pride Month\, join us for a book discussion of Asy
 lum: A Memoir & Manifesto by Edafe Okporo\,.\nhttps://spokanelibrary.libne
 t.info/event/16214286
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join us for our regular lunchtime book dis
 cussion of <em>Asylum: A Memoir &amp\; Manifesto</em> by Edafe Okporo. If 
 you would like a copy from the book club bag\, email&nbsp\;<a href="mailto
 :bmace@spokanelibrary.org">Becky</a>&nbsp\;to request the book. Request a 
 copy with your library card via our online catalog:&nbsp\;<a href="https:/
 /catalog.spokanelibrary.org/catalog/Record/13a7957e-618d-4002-8d52-22637fa
 dcd12">physical book</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Register</strong>&nbsp\;and you'
 ll get an email with instructions on how to participate via Zoom.</p>\n<p>
 <strong>About the book</strong></p>\n<p><em>Asylum</em> is Edafe's eye-ope
 ning\, thought-provoking memoir and manifesto\, which documents his experi
 ences growing up gay in Nigeria\, fleeing to America\, navigating the immi
 gration system\, and making a life for himself as a Black\, gay immigrant.
  Alongside his personal story is a blaring call to action -- not only for 
 immigration reform but for a just immigration system for refugees everywhe
 re. This book imagines a future where immigrants and asylees are treated w
 ith fairness\, transparency\, and compassion. It aims to help us understan
 d that home is not just where you feel safe and welcome but also how you c
 an make it feel safe and welcome for others.</p>\n<p><strong>Technology re
 quirements</strong>:&nbsp\;you'll need a device or a computer with an inte
 rnet connection and Chrome browser\, microphone and speakers to participat
 e.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abi
 lities.&nbsp\;To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance\, ASL req
 uests\, or other ADA inquiries)\, email sday@spokanelibrary.org.</p>\n<p>F
 or all event information inquiries\, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or ca
 ll 509-444-5300.</p>\nhttps://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/16214286
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