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    Cougs Get Lit-erary! Yellowface

    Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM until 6:00 PMPacific Daylight Time UTC -07:00

    Unwind with Our Student-Led Book Club!

    Escape the academic grind and spark your imagination by diving into a new book each month with our student-led book club. Engage in lively discussions and connect with fellow students over thought-provoking literature. We meet via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:00 – 6:00 PM.

    📚 September Book Choice: “Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang

    "Yellowface" is a provocative and razor-sharp novel that explores the complex intersections of identity, privilege, and cultural appropriation in the literary world. It follows the story of June Hayward, a white author who controversially adopts the unfinished manuscript of an Asian peer. As her deception catapults her to fame, the novel unravels into a piercing exploration of race, ethics in storytelling, and the power dynamics that shape the arts.

    🗓️ Registration Deadline: August 13th, 2024

    Special Offer: The first five S & A fee-paying global students to register will receive a free hard copy of the book.

    ***Note, the free copies have already been given away. Please check your local library for a copy of the book to join the conversation. 

    🔔 If you missed the registration deadline or are a Cougs alumni or staff member, you can still join our monthly discussion! You can purchase your own copy of the book here, then register to receive the Zoom link via email.

    Questions? Contact global.comm@wsu.edu

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.