Megha Majumdar's most recent novel, A Guardian and a Thief, considers the near-future implications of climate change in her home city of Kolkata, India. Majumdar's work touches on the interconnectivity of today's most pressing issues, including immigration and the prospect of climate refugeeism; political polarization and its complicating effects on political, racial, and religious identities; and the shifting of morality in the face of hardship. Majumdar will be joined by Alison Cuddy, Chicago based writer, interviewer, and cultural producer.
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This event is made possible by Illinois Library Association – Illinois Libraries Present (ILA-ILP) and its member libraries, and is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILA-ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.
