Join us for a discussion of Nigerian author Abi Daré's debut coming of age novel. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance.
Abi Daré's 2020 novel The Girl with the Louding Voice tells the story of Adunni, a 14 year-old Nigerian girl who dreams of an education but is forced into marriage with an older man by her father due to poverty, thus silencing her voice. Adunni manages to flee to Lagos where she becomes a maid, facing further exploitation, while persistently striving to find her own voice and speak up against the injustices she experiences, particularly the oppression of women in her society. Abi Daré's novel has been praised for its realistic depiction of sexism, poverty in Nigeria, child labor and child marriage in Nigeria and received critical acclaim.
Limited to 15 people.
167 East Main Street
Ravenna, OH
44266
