description hereJoin us for the third part in our three-part community reading of Julie Otsuka’s acclaimed novel, "When the Emperor Was Divine," presented with Platte Valley Theatre Arts.
In this final session, we’ll explore the final two chapters of the book and the novel as a whole. Together, we’ll discuss Otsuka’s spare, powerful prose and the ways the novel illuminates themes of identity, displacement, and resilience. We’ll also connect the story to Brighton’s own history, examining Brighton’s ties to Japanese incarceration. This 90-minute session will blend group reading, open discussion, and community reflection. All are welcome — whether you’ve read the entire novel or are just beginning. Light refreshments will be provided.
Appropriate for ages 18 and older. No advanced registration required.
Acompáñanos a la última sesión de lectura en comunidad, de una serie de tres, a leer la aclamada novela "Cuando el emperador era divino" (When the Emperor Was Divine) de Julie Otsuka, presentada como parte del programa The Big Read con Platte Valley Theatre Arts y Anythink Brighton.
En esta sesión final exploraremos los dos capítulos finales del libro y la novela en su totalidad. Juntos discutiremos la prosa simple y poderosa de Otsuka, y la manera como la novela esclarece los temas de identidad, desplazamiento y resiliencia. También conectaremos la historia del libro con la de Brighton, revisando los lazos con el encarcelamiento japonés. Esta sesión de 90 minutos integrará lectura en grupo, discusión abierta y una reflexión en comunidad. Todos son bienvenidos, ya sea que lees toda la novela o solo el comienzo. Se ofrecerá bebidas ligeras.
Apropiado para edades de 18 años y mayores. No es necesario inscribirse de forma anticipada.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History | Community Event | Civic Engagement | Arts & Culture |
| Mon, Jan 05 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jan 06 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jan 07 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jan 08 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jan 09 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Jan 10 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jan 11 | Closed |
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