Disability and Intersectionality Book Club: The Pretty One by Keah Brown

Disability and Intersectionality Book Club: A Virtual Book Club That Features Disability in Literature, Spring 2021.

The book chosen for the Spring 2021 semester is The Pretty One by Keah Brown. The Pretty One is a collection of essays exploring what it means to be black and disabled in a mostly able-bodied white America. The club generally meets the first Friday of each month through zoom and each discussion is hosted by WSU faculty, staff, or students.

Discussion Chapters 1-3: Friday, January 29; 4:00-5:00 pm

Discussion Chapters 4-6: Friday, February 19; 4:00-5:00 pm

Discussion Chapters 7-9: Friday, March 19; 4:00-5:00 pm

Discussion Chapters 10-12: Friday, April 16; 4:00-5:00 pm

Virtual Book Club Registration

https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_24RiNn6efTXLHBX

Book Scholarship for Students

We are offering WSU students an opportunity to receive a free digital copy of each book. Digital book copies will be distributed to registered WSU students based on need and interest. Students who qualify for a free digital copy will be notified via email.

Criteria for Consideration

Financial need

Interest in the books

Willingness to participate in at least one of the scheduled virtual discussions in some manner

Access Center Student Book Scholarship Application

https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esOxHzclvAgshV3

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