The Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, along with the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will present a Summer Book Club event on Wednesday, June 17, beginning at 6 p.m. at Mother Handsome, 14661 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Ste. 500 in Oak Park.
The book for this month will be “The Tiny Things Are Heavier” by Esther Okonkwo, assistant professor of English; African and African American Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
This debut novel follows a Nigerian immigrant as she tries to find her place at home and in America—an epic about love, grief, family, and belonging. Okonkwo will be joining the group for this discussion providing a unique opportunity to really dive into the material and discuss the struggle everyone faces in truly finding and making a home.
Participants are asked to bring $10 to the event, or ask for WBA's Zelle QR Code, to assist with the ordering of drinks and food. Mother Handsome has a variety of pizza, snacks, coffee, and other beverages. To register or for any questions, email Natasha Rao at natasha-rao@hotmail.com.
The book for this month will be “The Tiny Things Are Heavier” by Esther Okonkwo, assistant professor of English; African and African American Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
This debut novel follows a Nigerian immigrant as she tries to find her place at home and in America—an epic about love, grief, family, and belonging. Okonkwo will be joining the group for this discussion providing a unique opportunity to really dive into the material and discuss the struggle everyone faces in truly finding and making a home.
Participants are asked to bring $10 to the event, or ask for WBA's Zelle QR Code, to assist with the ordering of drinks and food. Mother Handsome has a variety of pizza, snacks, coffee, and other beverages. To register or for any questions, email Natasha Rao at natasha-rao@hotmail.com.
