Our library has multiple copies of this year’s VT Reads choice, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.

Vermont Reads is a statewide community reading program and 2020 marks the 19th year of the program in which the Vermont Humanities Council invites people across the state to read the same book.

Teens and adults can get a copy of the book at the front desk or borrow the audiobook or ebook from OverDrive (Thank you Vermont Humanities Council for purchasing additional copies!) Directions for logging in to your OverDrive account (FREE with your library card!)

An Evening with Angie Thomas presented by The Vermont Humanities Council (May 26 at 7 PM) 
*Watch the recording! Available through June 30
*You will be asked to submit your email address and town name to help the Vermont Humanities Council determine the reach of its programs throughout the state.

The Hate U Give Community Book Discussion
with Catherine Brooks, Vermont Reads Facilitator
Tuesday, June 22 at 7 PM
*Please have paper and a pen/pencil with you during the discussion.
Sharing your writing is optional.

This community book discussion will be held using Zoom. You can join using your tablet, computer or phone, including dialing in on your phone. If you are not sure how to join, just ask!
Email: reference@bfli.org or call 802-442-9051. Press 0 (zero) to leave a message.

Join us to discuss The Hate U Give: Click this link on Tuesday, June 22 at 7 PM

Here is the Zoom invitation (if needed):
Use your to telephone to call in:

        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 941 6368 2265
Passcode: 182238

If you are calling from other locations:

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 941 6368 2265
Passcode: 182238

Direct link to join online:
https://zoom.us/j/94163682265?pwd=azZhZ3RuVVlMbndYd1NrSXdhME1wZz09

Meeting ID: 941 6368 2265
Passcode: 182238

One tap mobile
+16465588656,,94163682265#,,,,*182238# US (New York)
+13017158592,,94163682265#,,,,*182238# US (Washington DC)

The Hate U Give Book Reading and Discussion Guide and other resources from author Angie Thomas.

Want to keep reading and learning? Visit our Community Policing & Related Topics: Recommended Resources post. 

More Vermont Reads 2020 Activities!

Copies of Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give distributed to the community, including teens and mentors in The DREAM Program.

Art Experience: Nice Kicks! Thanks to a generous donation from The Community Bank N.A. Foundation of New England, two classes of Southwest Tech graphic arts students are completing an art experience designing Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers, using art to relate to the themes of Thomas’ book and sharing their completed designs. Southwest Tech Graphic Arts teacher Elizabeth Kane is leading this experience. Students also received a copy of the book and viewed the movie.
*Students are finishing their designs as the school year ends. Stay tuned for pictures and more! 

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