Black History Month Library book giveaway: Kindred
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 26 October 2023
- Location
- UWE Bristol Libraries, All campuses, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library librarycomms@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Our very popular book giveaway is back this year. We'll be hiding copies across our libraries and sharing clues about where to find them on our Instagram Stories. Follow us on Instagram @uwelibrary for your chance to win a book.
About Kindred by Octavia Butler
Kindred is a cornerstone of African-American literature. It follows Dana, an African-American woman tangled up in time with a white slaveholder she needs to protect. This book uses a clever sci-fi narrative to tackle serious issues such as human rights and slavery.
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