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Books & Reading Community of Practice: Can We Separate the Story from the Storyteller?

October 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Communities of Practice

NJCH’s Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on October 5, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

For this gathering, we will examine the question: “Can We Separate the Story from the Storyteller?” Is it possible to hold two truths at once — that a person created something beautiful and meaningful, and that the same person caused harm or held deeply troubling beliefs?

The session will revolve partly around a New Yorker magazine interview with John Lithgow in which he discusses his Tony-winning role as Roald Dahl in the Broadway show Giant. Participants will be encouraged to complete this and other readings prior to the session.

Join colleagues across the state to discuss topics around literature and literacy in New Jersey. The Books & Reading Community of Practice is open to anyone who works to promote literature and/or literacy…or anyone who just loves books and reading!

Register to join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pkapxbncQl6ekqZy_TZ5mg

Not a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free), then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.

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