One Book One Read

AUTHOR EVENT WITH CHARMAINE WILKERSON

Saturday, October 25
11 AM - 2 PM
Central Library

FulcoLibrary is excited to bring the community together through the power of literature. The One Book, One Read program promises to be an enriching experience that will ignite imaginations, spark meaningful conversations, and create lasting connections.

This year's program will showcase the captivating novel, "Good Dirt," written by the talented author Charmaine Wilkerson, culminating in a special talk with the author on Saturday, October 25th at the Central Library in downtown Atlanta.

Join us as we embark on this literary journey and discover the wonders of "Good Dirt" by Charmaine Wilkerson.

 

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WRITER'S WORKSHOP WITH CHARMAINE WILKERSON

Friday, October 24
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Central Library

Aspiring writers are invited to apply for a special workshop led by author Charmaine Wilkerson, author of Black Cake and Good Dirt. This in-person session will focus on craft, creativity, and the writer’s journey.

Space is limited to 20 participants. This opportunity is open to adults who meet the following criteria:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older

  • Must be a Fulton County Library System cardholder

  • Must submit a writing sample of no more than two pages by September 1

There is no fee to apply or attend. All applicants will be notified of their status via email.

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EXPLORE GOOD DIRT

Find a copy of Good Dirt in the Catalog

Read along and be part of this year’s One Book, One Read experience! Find Good Dirt at a branch near you.

Discover Books Clubs for Good Dirt

Join a Good Dirt book club at a library near you!

About One Book One Read

One Book, One Read fosters a love for reading among as many residents of Fulton County as possible.

ABOUT GOOD DIRT

The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick

When ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she saw her brother, Baz, lying on the floor surrounded by the shattered pieces of a centuries-old jar, life as Ebby knew it shattered as well.

The crime was never solved—and because the Freemans were one of the only Black families in a particularly well-to-do enclave of New England—the case has had an enduring, voyeuristic pull for the public. The last thing the Freemans want is another media frenzy splashing their family across the papers, but when Ebby's high profile romance falls apart without any explanation, that's exactly what they get.

So Ebby flees to France, only for her past to follow her there. And as she tries to process what's happened, she begins to think about the other loss her family suffered on that day eighteen years ago—the stoneware jar that had been in their family for generations, brought North by an enslaved ancestor. But little does she know that the handcrafted piece of pottery held more than just her family's history—it might also hold the key to unlocking her own future.

In this sweeping, evocative novel, Charmaine Wilkerson brings to life a multi-generational epic that examines how the past informs our present.

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