One Book Chelmsford Selection Question Title * 1. Which of the following books would you like to read and discuss during One Book 2022? Kindred, by Octavia Butler: In this classic of American literature, Octavia Butler, winner of multiple prizes for her novels and the first science fiction writer to win a MacArthur Fellowship, grapples with the legacy of slavery and the struggle to reckon with generations of trauma. Migrations, by Charlotte McConaghy: Engaging and atmospheric, this internationally bestselling novel is an ode to a vanishing world, that nonetheless imparts beauty and hope. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong: Winner of the Massachusetts Book Award for fiction and nominated for the National Book Award, this is a novel about self-discovery and the redemptive power of storytelling. There, There by Tommy Orange: A finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize, this is a rich novel that highlights a complex and painful part of American history - one we should all know. Question Title * 2. What sort of programs would you like to see in 2022? Done
