For February, the ESL Book Club will be reading Hush, by Jacqueline Woodson. Toswiah Green's father witnessed a murder, and testified against two police officers that he worked with. The entire family is forced to flee for their lives, under the witness protection program. Everyone has to change their names, and leave everyone and everything that they knew and loved behind. Toswiah becomes Evie, and is forced to lie about her past while she tries to find her way in a new city and school. Her family also undergoes some serious changes, as her mother becomes very religious, her father is depressed, and her sister is attempting to leave home early. Readers that have struggled with finding their identity in a new and strange place may be able to relate to Toswiah/Evie's experiences. All adult and teen ESL learners are invited to attend. See the Information Desk for a reading guide, or speak to Kaye Moore if you have any questions. March's book is Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom.
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