Our Spring book club selection is Colored Television by Danzy Senna.

In this acclaimed 2024 novel, bestselling author Danzy Senna delivers a sharp, satirical exploration. of race, ambition, identity, and creative labor in contemporary America. The story follows Jane Gibson, a biracial writer in Los Angeles whose long-gestating literary project stalls, prompting her to pursue work in television writing as a way to support her family and sustain her creative life. Through JAne's struggles with artistic integrity, professional reinvention, and the pressures of representing mixed-race identity within Hollywood and cultural institutions, Colored Television blends humor and incisive critique to illuminate the complexities of race, class, and media in modern life. The novel was named a Good Morning America Book Club pick and has been widely praised for its wit and cultural insight.

Are you interested in hosting a book club in your area? You can sign up online here.

Hosting Agreements:

• Our wonderful book club hosts create a warm and welcoming environment for meaningful conversations by offering a comfortable space and refreshments.
• If hosting at home isn’t possible, selecting a cozy coffee shop or restaurant makes for a great alternative.
• Hosts also facilitate the book discussion, helping everyone feel engaged.
• Hosts keep in touch with those who RSVP to ensure a seamless experience, including information about the location, date, and time.
• After the event, hosts provide an attendance list to the Newcomb Alumnae Office within 2 weeks of the event.

Support from Newcomb Institute:

• The Newcomb Alumnae Office will publish dates on website and in the monthly alumnae newsletter, collect online RSVPs, and suggested book club discussion questions.
• When available, Newcomb Institue will provide digital access to author events, such as the Zale Kimmerling event.
• Questions about hosting? Contact us here for more information.

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