This month's selection: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Originally released in 1963, The Fire Next Time is a powerful evocation of Baldwin's childhood in Harlem and an examination of the consequences of racial injustice. The book galvanized the nation in the early days of the Civil Rights movement and stands as an essential work of literature.
Limited loaner copies available at the Adult Information Desk beginning Aug. 24.
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