Description

Adelle Waldman will discuss the writing of Help Wanted, which follows a team of low-wage workers at an unnamed big-box store in a rural community. It's a work environment Waldman experienced herself when she moved from Brooklyn to a small New York city. By turns comic and tragic, the characters are relatable and exemplify working conditions faced by a large number of U.S. workers in today's economy. The novel was named best book of the year by The New Yorker and The Economist, an editors' choice by The New York Times Book Review, and a "must-read" by Time, Booklist and a host of other publications. Her book will be available for sale and signing after the presentation. 

We have a list of great programming leading up to Waldman's presentation and want you to join in on the fun! All Capital READ programs are located in the MRRL Art Gallery. 

April 14, 2:15 - 4:15 p.m. Come and share first-hand stories! MRRL's Unboxed program is for people who have worked at a big-box stores. We want to hear your perspective! This event requires registration. 

April 16 and April 21, both from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Two general discussions. Join us for one or both. 

April 21, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MRRL will host a Jobs with Justice program with Drew Amidei from Missouri Jobs with Justice. He will discuss what solidarity means and how community members can support and show up powerfully for low-wage workers in the economy. 

April 23, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Thoughts on Our Changing Economy Join us as Dr. Darius E. Watson shares his thoughts and observations on the economy and its effects on workers. 

Adelle Waldman the author of Missouri River Regional Library’s 20th annual Capital READ selection, Help Wanted, will visit the library on Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., in the MRRL Art Gallery.