Like 'Transcendent Kingdom'? Learn about Gyasi's 'Homegoing'

This Common Read event features a discussion of Yaa Gyasi’s first novel, "Homegoing," that highlights Gyasi’s unique storytelling abilities. In this novel, she brings together the complexities and trauma of the transatlantic slave trade, tracing its historical and systemic impacts, but also attempting to provide a sense of healing. Learn about this novel from Altoona alumna and teacher Diana Forry, who will highlight the book's literary innovations and powerful political and historical engagement.