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28: Stories of AIDS in AfricaRevealing Portraits
The African bureau chief of Toronto’s Globe & Mail tells us about writing 28 individual portraits of Africans living with HIV and AIDS. Then, Khaled Hosseini talks about the follow-up to his bestselling debut The Kite Runner. Later on, we re-examine Aaron Burr’s controversial legacy. And we ask whether environmental activism is tied to a larger social justice movement.
28 Stories of AIDS in Africa
At least 28 million Africans are infected with HIV. Stephanie Nolen, Africa bureau chief of Toronto’s Globe & Mail, makes the AIDS epidemic personal—with portraits of individuals living with the disease.
28 Stories of AIDS in Africa is available for purchase at amazon.com
Following The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini follows his acclaimed debut The Kite Runner with another novel set in Afghanistan: A Thousand Splendid Suns.
A Thousand Splendid Suns is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Khaled Hosseini will be reading and signing booksTuesday, May 22 at 7 pm
Union Square Barnes & Noble
Khaled Hosseini will be reading and signing books
Friday, June 1 at 7 pm
The Montclair Public Library
50 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey
Aaron Burr’s Controversial Legacy
Nancy Isenberg re-examines Aaron Burr’s controversial legacy as a Founding Father.
Fallen Founder is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Nancy Isenberg will be speaking and signing booksTuesday, May 22 at 7:30 pm
The Chappaqua Public Library
195 South Greeley Avenue
Chappaqua, New York
Environmental Momentum
Paul Hawken talks about the environmental movement, and looks at whether its momentum is tied to a larger social justice movement.
Blessed Unrest is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Paul Hawken will be speaking and signing booksTuesday, May 22 at 7 pm
Lincoln Square Barnes & Noble
1972 Broadway, at 66th Street
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