Author’s website: https://monahannaattisha.com/
21st Annual One Book, One Region Finale – 9/20/2023
Resources:
- @Your Library – One Book One Region 2023 (Groton Public Library)
- Dr. Mona and Chelsea Clinton discuss the Flint Water Crisis
- Exposing the Flint water crisis
- Fighting for Safe Water in Flint
- Flint’s Fight for America’s Children
- How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime (Nadine Burke Harris’s TedMed talk)
- In Flint, Public Trust Poisoned by Toxic Drinking Water Crisis
- The Legacy of the Flint Water Crisis
Podcasts:
- The Politics Guys, July 17, 2018 – Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha on Politics, Lead, and the Flint Water Crisis – Mike Baranowski talks to Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.
- Reveal, January 24, 2016 – Do Not Drink: The Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan.
- Sharon Kleyne Hour, February 15, 2016 – The Water Crisis in Flint, MI.
- So This Happened, January 21, 2016 – An inside look at the Flint water crisis and the latest on the 2016 campaign trail.
Discussion Guides:
For a What The Eyes Don’t See Discussion Guide and Common Read/One Read/Freshman Read inquiries, visit Penguin Random House Common Reads .
Additional What The Eyes Don’t See reader and teacher resources developed by Great Michigan Read, One Maryland One Book, and Reading Across Rhode Island.
Websites:
The Mesothelioma Center – There are an increasing number of ways that drinking water can become contaminated with asbestos and other toxins. It’s more important than ever to learn what regulations are in place to protect your health and what can be done to purify the water. https://www.asbestos.com/exposure/water-supply/
Consumernotice.org – Information on water contamination and the presence of PFAs in our local water sources provided by an organization that is dedicated to providing consumers with reliable health and safety information. Additional information about PFAS and lawsuits can be found at https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/pfas-lawsuit/.
In the News:
- Clean Water Act, EPA
- Flint Has Clean Water Now. Why Won’t People Drink It?, Politico
- Flint Water Crisis, New York Times
- Flint Water Crisis: Everything You Need to Know, National Resources Defense Committee
- Flint Water Crisis Fast Facts, CNN
- Judge Approves $600 Million Settlement Over Flint Water Crisis, Detroit Metro Times
- Water Rights & Resources
Events:
Tuesday, August 29, 4:00 pm, Wheeler Library, North Stonington – Book Discussion
Friday, September 8th, 2:00 pm, Ledyard Bill Library – Book Discussion
Tuesday, September 12th, 6:30 pm, Groton Public Library – Laurie Wolfley, professor of English and Global Cafe Coordinator at UCONN Avery Point will facilitate the discussion.
Wednesday, September 13th, 6:00 pm, Otis Library, Norwich – Book Discussion
Wednesday, September 13th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Senior Citizens Center, New London – The City of New London is hosting its second Open House regarding its Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The City has already begun implementation of a comprehensive Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program, which includes updating the City’s current inventory of lead water service lines and replacement of lead water service lines with new copper lines. The objective of this meeting is to introduce the City’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, learn more about how to prevent lead exposure and keep families safe, and learn where lead service lines exist throughout the city and what to expect during construction. https://leadfreenewlondon.com/newlondon
Thursday, September 14th, 2:00 pm, Stonington Free Library – Book Discussion
Friday, September 15th, 1:00 pm, Waterford Public Library – Book Discussion
Wednesday, September 20th, 4:00 pm – Public Library of New London – Book Discussion
Wednesday, September 20th, 7:00 pm – Connecticut College – Author Talk with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
