Welcome to Week 1 of Roots, the beginning of the American Masterpieces Chapter-a-Day Read-Along. In Chapters 1-5 we are introduced to the world of Kunta Kinte’s village of Juffure, or Jufureh, in The Gambia, West Africa. These opening chapters set the stage for the story by immersing us in the life, culture, and traditions of … Continue reading Week 1: Beginnings – Roots and the Power of Origins
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Preparing for the 2025 American Masterpieces Chapter-a-Day Read-Along: Roots
As we stand on the threshold of the new year, I am very happy to welcome you to the 2025 American Masterpieces Chapter-a-Day Read-Along. My hope for you is that this year's read-along becomes a daily rhythm of savoring the language, characters, themes, and landscapes of three extraordinary works of American literature: Roots by Alex … Continue reading Preparing for the 2025 American Masterpieces Chapter-a-Day Read-Along: Roots
Announcing the 2025 American Masterpieces Chapter-a-Day Read-Along
Welcome to the official sign-up post for the 2025 American Masterpieces Chapter-a-Day Read-Along. This year we will be reading some of the most important and beloved works of American literature, including two Pulitzer Prize winners and a book that some call "the great American novel." This is the eighth year of the chapter-a-day read-along, and in … Continue reading Announcing the 2025 American Masterpieces Chapter-a-Day Read-Along