Virtual Book Club: Woodworking by Emily St. James

Join us for this month's book club! Our 86th book is Woodworking by Emily St. James!

BOOK:

Erica Skyberg is thirty-five years old, recently divorced—and trans. Not that she's told anyone yet. Mitchell, South Dakota, isn't exactly bursting with other trans women. For now, she keeps to herself, teaching by day and directing the community theater by night.

But everything changes the day that Mitchell High’s resident political dissident and Only Trans Girl, Abigail Hawkes, enters her detention classroom. Admittedly, guiding the English teacher through her transition wasn’t on Abigail’s agenda for senior year, but she remembers the uncertainty—and loneliness—that comes with it. And besides, who else will take the job?

So begins an unlikely friendship that teaches both women, as well as the community around them, that there is nothing more radical than letting the world see who you are.

CONTENT NOTES*:
Graphic
Transphobia, Deadnaming, Child abuse

Moderate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Suicidal thoughts

Minor
Suicide attempt, Rape, Car accident

*Content warnings pulled from Storygraph. If any were missed, please message Maura and they will amend the event page!

LOCATION: our homes

ACCESS:
Since this discussion will take place over zoom, live captioning/transcription is available through zoom and will be enabled. Send other accessibility questions or requests to Maura and they will work with you to find a solution/accommodation.

IMAGE DESCRIPTION FOR COVER PHOTO: