Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi               

Award winning author Yaa Gyasi takesher readers on a journey from Ghana's Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi, to present day. Homegoing spans eight generations beginning in the 18th century with half-sister, Effia ,who marries a British slave trader, and Esi, who is sold into slavery. This interconnected narrative follows the descendants of Effia and Esi as they live through the legacy of slavery, including wrongful arrests, Jim Crow, and political turmoil in Ghana and America.  

Moderated by Rebecca Gokberk, Library HQ 

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability: https://monmouth.overdrive.com 

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon on 3/9