Book + Art
A Mash-Up for Art and Book Lovers!
Read the featured book in advance, then join other guests, Museum and Library staff for a lively book discussion and talk on a related artwork.
Reserve a copy of the book at www.pbclibrary.org
Book + Art: The Power, 2016 and For The Record
Thursday, July 8 / 2PM
Thursday, July 8 / 2 p.m.
Book: Naomi Alderman, The Power, 2016
Art: Artworks in the special exhibition, For the Record: Celebrating Art by Women
In The Power the world is a recognizable place: there's a rich Nigerian kid who lounges around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents hide their true nature; a local American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But something vital has changed, causing their lives to converge with devastating effects. Teenage girls now have immense physical power - they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world changes utterly.
This extraordinary novel by Naomi Alderman, a Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year and Granta Best of British writer, is not only a gripping story of how the world would change if power was in the hands of women but also exposes, with breath-taking daring, our contemporary world. -Goodreads
Following a discussion of The Power, explore select works of art included in the special exhibition, For the Record: Celebrating Art by Women.
In collaboration with the Palm Beach County Library System