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US 250: Book Discussion & Personal History Art Journaling

Discuss America Redux by Ariel Aberg-Riger.

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join us for a book discussion and related activity. This event is for high school aged youth.

Prior to the program, please read America Redux: Visual Stories from Our Dynamic History by Ariel Aberg-Riger.

"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day—from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of white women on education to the effects of “progress” on housing and the environment to the inspiring force of collective action and mutual aid across decades and among diverse groups."

Taking inspiration from the mixed media format of the book, participants will explore their own dynamic histories and the way they may or may not relate to what they've read through the process of Art Journaling.

Each participant will have access to a variety of materials and mediums to explore during the program and will leave with a journal to continue their practice.

Questions? Contact Meagan Hopkins, Teen Librarian, at meaganh@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7055.