As part of Multnomah County’s 2007 “Everybody Reads” project, Portland State University professors will lead book group discussions (listed below) around the community on the 2007 book choice, Midnight at the Dragon Café, by Judy Fong Bates.

This is the second year the “Everybody Reads” project is hosting book groups with scholar-led discussions, the majority led by Portland State professors, hoping to enrich the experience for participants by getting a deeper understanding and appreciation for the novel. Some of the scholars will simply lead a book discussion while others will offer brief background talks in their area of expertise. The discussions will run 60–90 minutes.

All book group discussions are free and open to the public. For more information on the discussion groups or scholars information please contact Bob Schroeder at schroedr@pdx.edu or visit www.multcolib.org/reads/.

Book Group Discussions
Thursday, Feb. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Capitol Hill Library (10723 S.W. Capitol Hwy.), led by Portland State Assistant Professor J.R. Estes, University Studies.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Central Library (801 S.W. 10th Ave.), led by Portland State Professor Carol Morgaine, Child and Family Studies.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Borders-Gresham (687 N.W. 12th Ave., Gresham), led by Portland State Assistant Professor Chris Carey, University Studies.

Monday, Feb. 12, noon, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W. Burnside), led by Portland State Assistant Professor Ann Marie Fallon, University Studies.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7–8 p.m., Capitol Hill Library (10723 S.W. Capitol Hwy.), led by Portland State Professor Dannelle Stevens, Education, and Professor Emeritus Mary Gordon-Brannon, Communication.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30–7:45 p.m., Hillsdale Library (1525 S.W. Sunset Blvd.), led by Portland State Assistant Professor Jamie Ross, University Studies.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30–8 p.m., Northwest Library (2300 N.W. Thurman St.), led by Portland State Assistant Professor Barbara Ruben, Education.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Borders-Downtown (708 S.W. 3rd Ave.), led by Kimberly Willson-St. Clair, Library.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Broadway Books (1714 N.E. Broadway), led by Portland State Instructor Susan Reese, English.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30–7:45 p.m., North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth), led by PSU Assistant Professor Ann Marie Fallon, University Studies.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30–7:45 p.m., Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 S.E. 13th Ave.), led by Catherine Kernodle.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7–8 p.m., Gregory Heights Library, (7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.), led by PSU Associate Professor Leslie Munson, Education.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1–2:15 p.m., Midland Library (805 S.E. 122nd Ave.), led by PSU Professor Donald Frank, Library.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:30–7:45 p.m., Woodstock Library (6008 S.E. 49th Ave.), led by PSU Associate Professor Susan Danielson, English.

Monday, Feb. 26, 7–8 p.m., City Club “Citizens Read” Book Group, City Club Commons (901 S.W. Washington St.), led by PSU Instructor Susan Reese, English.

Portland State University and Everybody Reads
Portland State University will be hosting many “Everybody Reads” events throughout February and March including various exhibitions, lectures and literary events. For more information please visit www.pdx.edu/news/12378.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (#07-013)

Source: Bob Schroeder (503-725-4519)
PSU Millar Library