Mocha Girls Read: "Ring Shout" by P. Djèlí Clark

Yo Mocha Girls!

November is on its WAY and we comin' in HOT with Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark — a whole supernatural smackdown set in 1922 Georgia where demons rock white hoods and our folks fight back with swords, magic, and straight-up audacity.
Since the "hood" is central to this story (terror hoods, hidden identities, and epic resistance), we flippin' the script for our meetup — hoodie season is ACTIVE. Let your hoodie represent comfort, protection, and reclamation.
We’ll be meeting in the ’hood. Valencia/Malcolm X Library
What's Poppin':
Pull up in your flyest hoodie — make it a vibe, a mood, a whole statement.

• Drop one thought on how the "hood" (hoodies, coverings, identity, or space) showed up in the story. Let's unpack it.
• Share your tales from the hood — a memory, reflection, or story about your neighborhood, your roots, your people. We wanna hear it.

The Energy: Deep convos. Bold themes. Good laughs. Safe space. This book ain't just a page-turner — it's a rallying cry, a reckoning, and a celebration all wrapped in one.
So come through ready. Hoodie on. Mind sharp. Heart open.
Let's get into it.
🅿️ Free parking available
👯‍♀️ Bring a friend — the more Mocha, the better!