Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
Washington Black by Esi Edugyan. The main character George Washington Black started out as a field slave on a sugar plantation called Faith in Barbados. After being "loaned out" to the master's scientist brother, "Wash" goes on a worldwide adventure while constantly looking over his shoulder for a slave-catcher hired by his master.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program |
TAGS: | Literacy | book discussion | book club | African American History |
The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.