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Nov

5

2019

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Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Díaz

Ordinary Girls is a book that makes me feel seen. Too often, those of us who grow up below the federal poverty line spend the rest of our lives erasing ourselves. If we manage to migrate out of poverty, we do so at a cost. The gatekeepers of academia, and of literature, only want to hear …

Mar

6

2019

2

remarks

Solitary by Albert Woodfox

Solitary by Albert Woodfox

Extremely powerful saga! “Fox” grew up in an environment that led to petty crime, just to survive. While locked up he’s convicted of murder, but is innocent, and spends 40 years in solitary confinement. This is a story about institutionalized racism and inhumane conditions, but also about hope, and his unbreakable spirit and remaining sane, …

Feb

4

2019

Maid: Hard Work, low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive

Country Bookshelf Welcomes Stephanie Land, Author of “Maid” 2/7/19 6:00pm

Thursday, February 7, 2019 Country Bookshelf in Bozeman, MT is thrilled to welcome author debut Montana author Stephanie Land, who will discuss and sign the highly anticipated Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive, Thursday, February 7th at 6pm. This event is not to be missed! “There are tens of millions of …

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