Hawthorne Library
Family Study Room
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Join us for a discussion of the Go Big Read selection for 2025-2026 - James by Percival Everett.
In James, Percival Everett retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who runs away to avoid being sold and separated from his family. As Jim and Huck journey down the Mississippi River, familiar events unfold—but this time, Jim’s strength, intelligence, and compassion take center stage. With sharp humor and powerful insight, Everett gives new life to a classic story, making James a standout work of modern American literature.
This book discussion is a collaboration between the Madison Public Library and the University of Wisconsin Madison's Go Big Read Program.