Let’s Talk About It: Book Discussion Series
Let’s Talk About It (LTAI) has been connecting adult reading discussion groups with humanities scholars in public libraries across Idaho since 1985! The unique element of having a program scholar lead the presentation and facilitate interaction distinguishes these sessions from conventional book club discussions.
The “Through Indigenous Story: An Invitation to Understanding” theme focuses on literature by indigenous authors and celebrates storytelling as a powerful tool for learning and understanding. Join us in reading and discussing one or all of the books in our LTAI series.
Join us in reading and discussing one or all of the books in our LTAI series.
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
January 9th at 5:30 PM with scholar Janis Johnson
(Copies are available now. Stop by the Information Desk.)
An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo
February 13th at 5:30 PM with scholar Stacy Boe Miller
Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese’s by Tiffany Midge
March 13th at 5:30 PM with scholar Janis Johnson
Registration for scholar-led events is recommended but not required. Limited copies of each title will be available at the Sandpoint Library a month before each discussion. Books should be returned before or on the night of the discussion as we are sharing them with other Idaho libraries. Titles are also available for download on Libby or hoopla.
Let’s Talk About It!
By engaging with Indigenous narratives, participants in LTAI can confront biases, deepen their appreciation for cultural resilience, and contribute to the ongoing struggle for Native sovereignty and equity. This theme aims to foster a sense of shared identity and humanity, encouraging dialogue and reflection on the richness of indigenous cultures and their enduring significance.
About the Scholars:
Janis (Jan) Johnson teaches ethnic American literature and film courses at the University of Idaho and directs the Black Studies Program there.
Stacy Boe Miller is an essayist and poet. She is the current Poet Laureate of Moscow, Idaho and teaches workshops locally throughout the year.
The Let’s Talk About It program is made possible by the Idaho Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the program is administered by the Idaho Commission for Libraries. The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force and the Sandpoint Friends of the Library also sponsor our local program.
