Books & Big Ideas Community Read Program: Fall Edition Focusing on Indigenous Peoples

Each topic featured as part of the Community Read will include a variety of options for fiction, non-fiction, and children/young adult titles. Copies of each book will be available at the Rice Public Library, located at 8 Wentworth Street in Kittery.  Residents interested in acquiring the books included in this program should contact the library at www.rice.lib.me.us or 207-439-1553.

Community members of all ages are encouraged to participate by reading and sharing their perspectives with friends and neighbors in local book-clubs, at one of our upcoming group discussions or public events, and on social media.  

The fall/winter edition of Books & Big Ideas will take place from September 2023 - December 2023 and focus on the Indigenous Peoples of Maine.  Through the power of literature, we will collectively delve into the stories, traditions, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples to strengthen our awareness and understanding of one another, and foster a greater sense of connection, respect, and unity. 

The selected titles for the fall/winter community read are:

By reading and sharing unique perspectives about topics that affect those around us, we can find innovative and rewarding solutions to help Kittery thrive.

Stay tuned for additional updates about exciting author events coming this fall!