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Online Birmingham Book Group

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

2021-02-16 14:00:00 2021-02-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Online Birmingham Book Group Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging online book discussion. Birmingham -

Tuesday, February 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-02-16 14:00:00 2021-02-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Online Birmingham Book Group Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging online book discussion. Birmingham -

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging online book discussion.

Meetings take place via Zoom. Registered participants will be emailed meeting information prior to the event starting.

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

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This riveting nonfiction book for teens about race, class, gender, crime, and punishment tells the true story of an agender teen who was set on fire by another teen while riding a bus in Oakland, California. One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives forever. If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Groups |

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Birmingham

Phone: 419.259.5210

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 5:15PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:15PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:15PM
Sat, Mar 30 Closed
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter)

About the branch
  • 12 public computers
  • 2 children's computers
  • Free Wifi
  • 100-person meeting room capacity/handicapped accessible
  • Faxing, copying, scanning
  • Parking25 parking spots/3 additional handicapped accessible
  • 6 bicycle spots

Upcoming events

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room Upper (Capacity : 40)

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room Lower (Capacity : 60)

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room Upper (Capacity : 40)

Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room Lower (Capacity : 60)

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Lower (Capacity : 60)
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room Upper (Capacity : 40)

Mon, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outdoors

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room Upper (Capacity : 40)