A book talk and q&a with author Cynthia Taines to celebrate the release of her book, "The Metropolitan Community: Partnering for Equality Across the Educational Divide."

"The Metropolitan Community" tells the story of two Chicago-area schools—one suburban, one urban—whose students come together to examine the disparities between their schools and advocate for change. It follows these students over a year as they meet, tour each other’s schools, wrestle with how to discuss unfairness, and fight together for a more equal education. Through the examples set by students, readers are invited to develop their own “metro outlook,” to see how our seemingly separate worlds are connected by the educational system we hold in common, and must work together to reshape.

All educators, community-members, students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend! Cookies and drinks will be provided.