KHC Book Talk
DISCUSSION SERIES INVITES ADULTS
TO REVISIT CHILDHOOD CLASSICS
The Stafford County Historical & Genealogical Society will present a four-part book discussion series February through May on "Childhood Classics." Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs, which will take place at the Museum Library, 100 N. Main St. in Stafford.
The idea of a special literature for children dates only to the 19th century, when writers began to produce both fantasy and realistic family stories for young readers. "Childhood Classics" features some of the most enduring books written for children over the past century in the U.S. and Great Britain. Adult readers will discover that the books that entertained and educated them as children have much to say to them now about courage and faith, friendship, character, and the power of love.
The Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) book discussion series is provided by the Kansas Humanities Council (KHC), a nonprofit cultural organization with over 35 years of experience promoting understanding of the history and ideas that shape our lives and build community. For more information, visit http://www.kansashumanities.org.
To check out books and for more information about the reading series, contact Michael at the society, 234-5664.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
Jane Holwerda from Dodge City Community College led a discussion on Feb. 5 with 16 readers who got caught up in CHARLOTTE'S WEB. Discussion centered around character archetypes and how technology has changed the reading habits of the younger set.
ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
Fifteen readers gathered at the Stafford County Museum Library on March 4 to discuss ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY, by Mildred Taylor. Ann Birney, an independent scholar from Admire, led the discussion, which centered around personal accounts and observations of racism throughout the years.
A LITTLE PRINCESS
On April 1, 17 readers gathered in the board room of the old Farmers National Bank to discuss “A Little Princess” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The discussion was led by Kim Stanley of McPherson. Stanley received her PhD in English from University of Texas at Austin. She chairs the Dept. of Modern Languages at McPherson. The Talk About Literature in Kansas program is sponsored by Kansas humanities Council. – (photo by Marion L. Hearn)
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Diane Quantic, Derby, will lead a discussion of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C. S. Lewis at 1:30 PM on Sunday, May 6, at the Museum Library, 100 N. Main St.
This final book in a four-part "Childhood Classics" series is one of the most frequently read of all children's classics some 50 years after its publication.
Quantic is retired from teaching English at Wichita State University. She received her PhD in literature from Kansas State University. Quantic has been leading KHC TALK discussions since 1988.
The Stafford County Historical & Genealogical Society will present a four-part book discussion series February through May on "Childhood Classics." Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs, which will take place at the Museum Library, 100 N. Main St. in Stafford.
The Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) book discussion series is provided by the Kansas Humanities Council (KHC), a nonprofit cultural organization with over 35 years of experience promoting understanding of the history and ideas that shape our lives and build community. For more information, visit http://www.kansashumanities.org.
To check out books and for more information about the reading series, contact Michael at the society, 620-234-5664.