Laredoans are invited to the Laredo Public Libraries’ One City, One Book program to read, learn, and share a common experience by reading a powerful, thought-provoking book by writer Marie Mutsuki Mockett, author of Where the Dead Pause, and the Japanese Say Goodbye.
This book also was selected by Texas A&M International University as the Global Read for the freshman class. This joint program is funded in part by Humanities Texas. Mockett will address TAMIU students and faculty at the University on Friday, Oct. 13.
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the author will speak at 10:30 a.m. at the Joe A. Guerra Library in the multi-purpose room, 1120 E. Calton Road. Copies of the book are available for checkout at all Laredo Public Library branches.
Of the author’s recent work, Publishers Weekly, wrote “Novelist Mockett (Picking Bones from Ash) embarks on a poignant spiritual journey through Japan, seeking solace after the death of her American father three years earlier and to bury her Japanese grandfather’s bones. Touching on themes of modernity and tradition, Mockett takes part in various religious customs to come to terms with her grief and to understand her mixed-cultural heritage.” –Publishers Weekly.
The Laredo Public Library strives to provide educational and enriching opportunities for the community of Laredo, Texas and frequently partners with local organizations to offer programs like One City, One Book. All services and events are listed on the library’s website (www.laredolibrary.org).
