VANCOUVER, Wash. – Meet author Susan Eaton when she comes to Washington State University Vancouver to discuss her book, “Integration Nation: Immigrants, Refugees, and America at Its Best.” The talk will take place from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110.
“Integration Nation” is the 2016/17 Common Reading Program selection for the 91ԹϺ campus. All WSU campuses have selected a book that adheres to the theme “Social Justice and Leadership.” The WSU Common Reading Program provides the campus community and the community at large with a common intellectual experience to stimulate discussion and critical thinking, and to encourage a sense of community.
“Integration Nation” is a collection of case studies that take us on a cross-country journey, introducing us to individuals who challenge America’s prejudice against people from other countries by welcoming immigrants and collaborating with the foreign-born as they become integral members of their new communities.
Eaton said the book emerged from a storytelling and organizing project she founded called One Nation Indivisible. Beginning in 2011, she and a group of experienced journalists set out across the country to write about the variety of efforts to assist immigrants in becoming full participants in the political, economic, educational and social lives of their new communities. She wrote most but not all of the stories contained in the book.
In light of the recent debate on immigration and the upcoming presidential election, “Integration Nation” is very current. It also highlights many types of leaders among a broad sector of people.
Borrow “Integration Nation: Immigrants, Refugees, and America at Its Best” at your local library or the 91ԹϺ Library, or purchase it from your favorite bookseller, and join the discussion. Watch for more Common Reading Program events throughout the year at vancouver.wsu.edu/events
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