333 E River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Pleasure Reading in the Gallery: Black Literature & Storytelling
Join us for a pop-up pleasure reading session at the Weisman, presented in collaboration with Black Garnet Books and in conversation with the exhibition Seeking for the Lost. We invite you to immerse yourself in the richness of Black narratives and the power of literature as a tool for connection and reflection. Explore a thoughtful selection of titles, curated by the booksellers at Black Garnet Books, and delve into stories that resonate with the themes of identity, family, and perseverance found within the exhibition.
Hot chocolate and cozy seating available. First come, first served. Books will be available for purchase from Black Garnet Books, or to borrow from U of M Libraries. This event is free and open to the public.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Additional support provided by Hannah Rose McNeely.
Black Garnet Books
Black Garnet Books was created by Saint Paul community member Dionne Sims during the summer of 2020 in direct response to state violence, as well as the purposeful and unconscious exclusion of Black people from the literature community. The brick-and-mortar store opened its doors in 2022 to address racial inequality within the publishing and literary industries, both nationally and within the state of Minnesota. In an effort to address these inequalities, we’ve curated our shelves to focus on literature by authors and illustrators of color, ensuring that any purchase made at our store directly supports the continued telling of our stories. All books and merchandise are sold at fair prices that honor the craft and energy required to create art and sustain our community and industry.
