New Fiction Adoptee Book Discussion Series

NPA is proud to be hosting a series of book discussions that centers transracial and/or transnational adoption. Each monthly discussion spotlights a distinct, contemporary book and various local transracial adoptee authors to facilitate. These chosen books feature major adoptee characters and/or have strong adoption themes.

Our curated selection of books have been highly anticipated and received positive attention with a wide readership. Our interest in these types of books derives from their power to inform people about the lives of adoptees through a character or theme, from multiple perspectives and portrayals. Ultimately, our chosen books illustrate the complexity of the adoption narrative. We are also honored to lean on our amazing Twin Cities community assets by inviting local transracial adoptee authors to help spark these book discussions.

In an effort to create a safer space and to foster open conversations around transracial and transnational adoption, our space will be adoptee-of-color-only.

FEATURED BOOKS / LOCAL AUTHORS:

March 24 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
SEE NO COLOR by Shannon Gibney
Discussion facilitated by Lisa Brimmer
Click HERE to register.

April 28 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW: A MEMOIR by Nicole Chung
Discussion facilitated by Shannon Gibney
Click HERE to register.

May 19 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THAT KIND OF MOTHER by Rumaan Alam
Discussion facilitated by Dr. SooJin Pate
Click HERE to register.

June 14 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FUTURE HOME OF THE LIVING GOD by Louise Erdrich
Discussion facilitated by Sun Yung Shin
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July 14 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THE LEAVERS by Lisa Ko
Discussion facilitated by Kelly Condit-Shrestha
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LOGISTICS:

Registration: Please see the individual Eventbrite pages created for each book discussion above. The book discussions will be capped at 20 people to cultivate lively yet intimate discussion, as well as account for space. If we reach our capacity for an event, you will be added to a waitlist and prioritized for one of our future discussions.

Location: South Minneapolis (specific address will be sent to registrants)- Please note, the event location is at a private home that is cat-friendly, and has a small set of stairs in the entry. Parking is on-street, and will require a short to medium distance walk due to winter parking restrictions. If you need accessible accommodations, please email us to discuss.

Cost: Free. Our hope is to ensure financial accessibility for all economic backgrounds, and we also acknowledge the potential cost of the selected books.

Where to Find Books: All books may be available at your local library. We also encourage folks who are able to purchase books to support these POC authors. NPA especially supports local bookstores like Moon Palace Books. In support for our work, Moon Palace Books is offering a 20% discount on any of the books in this series -just mention that you are part of the NPA book series.

We will offer coffee/tea and light refreshments at each discussion event.

Questions?: See our FB Event page or email NPA.
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About NPA: Network of Politicized Adoptees (NPA) is comprised of transracial transnational adoptees representing a variety of countries of origin and professional backgrounds working in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Our mission is to strengthen, cultivate, and improve the lives of adoptees by building community power. Through solution-focused action, we advance adoptee justice by telling our own stories and collectively working towards systemic change within adoption. Our work has included forums, storytelling events, classes, conference presentations and support for others working toward social change. NPA's vision is that all adoptees feel empowered and have access to history, knowledge, fair policy, records, and positive health & relationships.