11/10/2026
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion 📚🏳️🌈
Join us for a group discussion of These Heathens by Mia McKenzie, a funny, poignant, and thought-provoking novel about Black women’s ambitions, self-discovery, and the transformative power of stepping outside your comfort zone.
Set in 1960 Georgia, the story follows 17-year-old Doris Steele, who travels to Atlanta seeking an abortion and finds herself immersed in a world far beyond what she has known. Over the course of one unforgettable weekend, Doris encounters civil rights leaders, activists, artists, q***r communities, and free thinkers who challenge her assumptions and inspire her to consider what she truly wants for her future.
As Doris navigates questions of identity, choice, family expectations, and belonging, These Heathens offers a compelling exploration of freedom, friendship, and finding your place in a rapidly changing world.
📅 Wednesday, November 18
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Main Library – 4th Floor Conference Room
Registration is required!
🔗 Link in Bio
Free copies of the book are available upon request.
Distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and reserved for attendees who commit to participating in the discussion.
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Bold, heartfelt, and full of humor, These Heathens explores reproductive freedom, civil rights, q***r community, and the journey of discovering who you are beyond the expectations of others. Join us for an engaging conversation about this powerful coming-of-age story and its timely themes of choice, identity, and self-determination.
