Alamance Reads Events

Alamance Reads is a civic event designed to encourage reading and significant conversation among Alamance County citizens by gathering people around a common book and providing a shared reading experience.

This year’s selection is American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience by Diya Abdo. In this eye-opening book, Diya Abdo shares the stories of seven refugees from around the world who begin their American journeys in North Carolina.

The Alamance Reads Selection Committee has also chosen a companion title for younger readers. The selected book is When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee.

Copies of both of the Alamance Reads titles are available for checkout at all all library locations.

We have several exciting Alamance Reads events happening in the next few weeks, including visits from both authors. We encourage you to find out more about the program and events scheduled by visiting https://www.alamance-nc.com/library/books-more/alamance-reads/

Alamance Reads is funded by the Friends of the Alamance County Public Libraries, a nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporation, using money raised through annual book sales and other events. All Alamance Reads events are free and open to the public.

Amanda Gramley / agramley@alamancelibraries.org