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Longwood Community Read Book Discussion

Longwood Community Read Book Discussion

Enjoy a discussion of the 2019 Longwood Community Read for adults and teens, The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History by Thor Hanson.
A limited number of copies of The Triumph of Seeds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Event registration is required to receive a free copy.
Please contact Iliana Burgos with questions.
Email: iliana.burgos@lib.de.us
Phone: 302.571.7400 ext. 2404
Date:
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
Location:
William P. Bancroft Meeting Room
Library:
Wilmington Public Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Book Discussions  
Registration has closed.
The 2019 Longwood Community Read program explores the explosive power of a seed.  Specifically, the program dives into themes and concepts relating to:
· The beginnings of plant life cycle
· Its essential role in human life
The following titles have been selected for this year's program:
·         The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History by Thor Hanson (for teens & adults)
·         Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman (for middle grades)
·         The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller (for K-3 )