tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36878983335144293482011-04-21T22:21:34.035-07:00One book is chosen for each month leading up to April. At the end of each month participants gather to discuss the merits of the book. One person is chosen to defend the book at the final showdown which will be held during the Festival of the Word in April. One book will emerge as the book for the BAA community to read this school year. Participation is open to all members—staff and students— of the BAA community. Please see Mr. Walker or Ms. Sedej to join.Allen Librarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257836843417391976noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687898333514429348.post-49016138741098945472008-10-01T09:48:00.000-07:002008-10-01T09:55:02.937-07:00Welcome to <em>Allen Reads</em>. We are very excited that you have chosen to be a part of the inaugral <em>Allen Reads, </em>which we hope will become an annual event.<br /><br />The book that we have chosen for the month of October is <em>The Book of Negroes</em> by Lawrence Hill. The reason that we chose this book is that it spoke so powerfully and eloquently about an historic event that most people know something about. However, the book brings to life in poignant detail, the reality of what the slaves were forced to endure.<br /><br />We hope that you enjoy and are moved by this book and all of the future books we have chosen. Please use this blog as an opportunity to share your insights, observations and even criticisms as you read.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3687898333514429348-4901613874109894547?l=allenreads.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allen Librarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257836843417391976noreply@blogger.com1