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Humanities Book Group

No-No Boy

2025-08-07 19:00:00 2025-08-07 20:00:00 America/Denver Humanities Book Group Reading & discussion event led by a humanities scholar. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Thursday, August 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 19:00:00 2025-08-07 20:00:00 America/Denver Humanities Book Group Reading & discussion event led by a humanities scholar. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Brigham City Library

Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Reading & discussion event led by a humanities scholar.

Selected Readings on the Japanese American Experience: A monthly reading and discussion group focusing on topics in history, culture, and the humanities. The group typically meets first Thursdays at 7 pm and is led by guest scholars. Pick up a copy of each month's book from the front desk. Click here to go to the website for the Brigham City Library's Humanities Book Group.

No-No Boy by John Okada

Scholar: Jay Hart, PhD, WSU

Book Cover for No-No Boy

Book Description:

"No-No Boy" tells the story of Ichiro Yamada, a fictional version of the real-life "no-no boys". Yamada answered "no" twice in a compulsory government questionnaire as to whether he would serve in the armed forces and swear loyalty to the United States. Unwilling to pledge himself to the country that interned him and his family, Ichiro earns two years in prison and the hostility of his family and community when he returns home to Seattle.

Series Frequently asked questions:

  • I can't make it in person, can I attend via Zoom? Yes. A Zoom link is available by request. Please contact the library, 435-723-5850, at least 24 hours before the event to get a link.
  • How do I join the Book Group? Come to an event. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the discussions.
  • How do I get a book? A limited number of books are available for group members to borrow at the library's circulation desk. No library card necessary.
  • Do I have to read the book in order to come to the discussion? No. Reading the book will certainly enhance your experience in the discussion and prepare you for talking points, but all are welcome no matter how much (or how little) of the book they have read.
  • Can I borrow a copy to read after the discussion? Yes. As group members turn in their books, those books may be borrowed by others.

AGE GROUP: | General | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Book Group |

TAGS: | Humanities |

Brigham City Library

Phone: 435-723-5850

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:45PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:45PM
Sun, May 11 Closed

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