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In collaboration with the Center for Equity and Inclusion, the UW Tacoma Library is elated to announce that our award-winning social justice book club, Real Lit[erature], will be reading Icarus by K. Ancrum for Spring Quarter 2024! In keeping with the diverse genres we’ve explored so far this year, Ancrum’s brand new title retells the Greek myth of Icarus, who famously flew too close to the sun. Not only does this emotionally-packed YA mystery verge on the border of thriller, but it importantly centers queer romance and the power of human connection.
“Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he’s been stealing from.
Icarus Gallagher is a thief.
He steals priceless art and replaces it with his father’s impeccable forgeries. For years, one man—the wealthy Mr. Black—has been their target, revenge for his role in the death of Icarus’s mother. To keep their secret, Icarus adheres to his own strict rules to keep people, and feelings, at bay: Don’t let anyone close. Don’t let anyone touch you. And, above all, don’t get caught.Until one night, he does. Not by Mr. Black, but by his mysterious son, Helios, now living under house arrest in the Black mansion. Instead of turning Icarus in, Helios bargains for something even more dangerous—a friendship that breaks every single one of Icarus’s rules.” (Description from author’s website).
What is Real Lit?
Real Lit[erature] reads books about social justice and is open to anyone affiliated with UW: students, faculty, and staff!
Build community, reduce isolation and enhance campus education by joining a peer-based book club! The goals of Real Lit have always been to create greater awareness and discussion of the experiences that are being had by our students, staff, and community members. Interacting with narratives that reflect different experiences has provided opportunities for dialogue with peers about both shared and disparate experiences.
- We strive to be an actively anti-racist space and spend the first session crafting and reviewing community agreements.
- Meetings will be completely remote, via Zoom: Thursdays 12:30-1:20 beginning 3/28.
- Zoom link will be forthcoming after sign ups.
- Please note: Real Lit is completely optional and you will not be graded. Students receive copies of books on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to alainac@uw.edu, jmjk@uw.edu, cej6692@uw.edu, ncol3j@uw.edu, msphares@uw.edu or lgonza3@uw.edu.
To register for Spring Quarter 2024: Sign Up Here!
Accommodations:
Zoom video sessions can be close-captioned. We will work with you for further disability accommodation.