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Book Club – Sisters in Arms

Date
February 3, 2024
Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/9845633

Celebrate African American and Black History Month with Littlerock Library’s Adult Book Club as we discuss our latest selection, Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson. Kaia Alderson’s debut historical fiction novel reveals the untold, true story of the Six Triple Eight, the only all-Black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps, who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II.

If you would like to participate, please visit Littlerock Library to pick up a copy or use Libby for a digital version, This program is for adults.

Location

Littlerock Library
35119 80th St.
Littlerock, United States + Google Map
Phone:
661.944.4138

Organizer

Littlerock Library
Phone
661.944.4138

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