APL Reader's Corner
with Nicole & Tessy
We're reading dystopians this month with "Moon of the Crusted Snow" by Waubgeshig Rice. Let us know what you think about the book as you read along in this online book club, and then join us for our live discussion on Friday, September 25 at 1 p.m. on Facebook!
"Moon Of The Crusted Snow" by Waubgeshig Rice
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With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Soon after, others follow. Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again. Blending action and allegory, Moon of the Crusted Snow upends our expectations. Out of catastrophe comes resilience. And as one society collapses, another is reborn.
Discussion Questions
- In dystopian scenarios, the loss of individualism is a reoccurring theme. How important is it for people to have choice?
- What do you think happened to the world outside of the Anishinaabe community? Do you think you would be able to survive an event like this?Who is your community? What stories would you fight to keep alive?
- What was your favorite part about this book?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below and join us on Facebook at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 for our live discussion!
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