Exploring Poverty, By America: A Virtual Event With Matthew Desmond

The Meadville Public Library is delighted to announce the highly-anticipated grand finale of its Community Reading Series for the book, Poverty, By America with a virtual author visit by the acclaimed writer, Matthew Desmond. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, August 15 at 5:15 PM, promises to be an enlightening and inspiring evening, as readers get a unique opportunity to engage directly with the author and discuss his latest book, “Poverty, By America.”

The virtual author visit is the culmination of Meadville Public Library’s Community Reading Series, which has brought together readers from diverse backgrounds to explore thought-provoking literature and foster community engagement. Throughout the summer, participants have been delving into the pages of “Poverty, By America,” and this event offers them a unique opportunity to discuss the book’s themes and their relevance to the Meadville community with the author himself. During the virtual event, attendees will have the chance to participate in a live Q&A session with Matthew Desmond, where they can ask questions and gain deeper insights into the book’s narratives and the issues it raises.