About this event
On Friday, August 1st, Nevada Alumni Association Book Club Members begin reading White Mulberry by Rosa Kwon Easton.
Rosa Kwon Easton, is a writer, attorney, elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District, and mother of two adult children. She is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow and has been published in CRAFT Literary, Writer’s Digest, StoryCenter.org and others. She has also been published in numerous newspapers and anthologies, performed a story on stage at the Expressing Motherhood show in L.A., and spoken in front of various organizations, including Kia USA and Peninsula Friends of the Library. She believes in the power of story to educate, broaden cultural understanding, and inspire others to discover their own stories.
Why We Think White Mulberry Will Hook You
1928, Japan-occupied Korea. Eleven-year-old Miyoung has dreams too big for her tiny farming village near Pyongyang: to become a teacher, to avoid an arranged marriage, to write her own future. When she is offered the chance to live with her older sister in Japan and continue her education, she is elated, even though it means leaving her sick mother—and her very name—behind.
A rich, deeply moving portrait of a young Korean woman in 1930s Japan who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family.
Ready to Read & Discuss It With Us?
Secure your copy from your favorite bookstore or library and jump into this transformative reading experience. We’ll explore Rosa's story together, leading up to our Author Talk on September 17 at 1:00 PM PT.
For additional details and to sign up, go here.
Expand your horizons and be part of a community that celebrates the joy of reading with the Nevada Alumni Book Club! There is no cost to participate – you just have to get a copy of the book to enjoy. If you haven't signed up you can do so online to join in on the conversation.
Additional information
- Attendance type: Virtual – No in-person attendance is required.
- Cost: Free
- Event type: Professional Development, Community Outreach