Did you know that Dundee is Alexandria's Sister City? For 2022's All Alexandria Reads program, Alexandria Library has invited Dundee to participate in a transatlantic book group where residents of both cities can come together and discuss a book with the theme of resilience.
The White Bird Passes by Jessie Kesson is a gritty and moving portrayal of a young girl facing hardship and deprivation. Poor, crowded and dirty, but full of life and excitement, the Lane is the only home Janie MacVean has ever known. It is a place where, despite everything, Janie is happy. But when the Cruelty Man arrives, bringing with him the threat of the dreaded ‘home’ – the orphanage that is every child’s nightmare – her contented childhood may be coming to an end. Set in the back streets of Elgin, Morayshire in the 1920’s this is the story of a young girl growing up in poverty. Although a bleak subject this autobiographical novel is full of color, poetry and nature.
The White Bird Passes is coming soon the Alexandria Library's book collection. A limited number of copies will also be available at the Beatley Reference Desk on a first-come, first-serve basis for program registrants. The book is also available to purchase from Book Depository. This discussion will take place at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (local time to Alexandria) / 7:00 PM British Summer Time (local time to Dundee).
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