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Book Discussion Toolkit

How the Word is Passed Book Discussion Toolkit 

Below, you will find teaching and discussion resources for our Go Big Read 2022-2023 book selection, How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America.

How the Word is Passed Reading Guide

How the Word is Passed Discussion Questions

How the Word is Passed Themes

Book Discussion Guidelines for Facilitators

Book Discussion Guidelines for Participants

Planning a Book Discussion

Program Goals Handout

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