Free Book Giveaway & Events at Kent County Public Library
Kent County Public Library invites you to take part in One Maryland One Book, a program of Maryland Humanities designed to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book.
The 2024 One Maryland One Book selection, What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy, follows ten characters as they experience the aftermath of the devastating 2011 earthquake that shook the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. From the synopsis: “Brilliantly crafted, fiercely imagined, and deeply haunting, What Storm, What Thunder is a singular, stunning record, a reckoning of the heartbreaking trauma of disaster, and—at the same time—an unforgettable testimony to the tenacity of the human spirit.”
Join KCPL this fall for book discussions and other programs that tie in to the book and its themes. Pick up a copy of What Storm, What Thunder at any KCPL location. Free copies will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last, and the book is also available to be checked out or downloaded through Libby using your library card.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Join us for a book discussion about What Storm, What Thunder. These discussions will be led by KCPL staff and are open to all.
Book Discussions
Monday, September 23 | 2pm | Chestertown Branch
Friday, October 11 | 2pm | Rock Hall Branch
Thursday, October 24 | 4pm | North County Branch
BEYOND THE BOOK
Dive deeper the themes of What Storm, What Thunder with these events. You are welcome to attend these events even if you have not yet read the book.
Statewide Virtual Kickoff Event
Thursday, September 5 | 6pm | Virtual
Join author Myriam J.A. Chancy for her conversation with a panel of Haitian writers, scholars, and thinkers. This virtual event is presented by Maryland Humanities and the Haitian Studies Association. To receive the virtual event link, please register with Maryland Humanities at https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/
Prepare Yourself for the Next Disaster!
Saturday, September 28 | 11am | Chestertown Branch
In What Storm, What Thunder, characters experience the aftermath of Haiti’s 2011 earthquake. Join Brian Pearsall, Emergency Planner with Kent County Office of Emergency Services, and learn how to prepare for natural disasters, start a FEMA-approved emergency kit, and create an emergency plan. Space is limited. Please register.
For more information or to register, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636.
About One Maryland One Book
When we read a great book, we can’t wait to share the experience and talk about it with others. That’s one of the joys of reading.
In that spirit, Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. We invite you to participate in book-centered discussions and related programs at public libraries, high schools, colleges, museums, bookstores, and community and senior centers around the state.
For more information, including other programs taking place across the state of Maryland, visit https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/