Literary
The Boniuk Library Book Club Discussion of “Charlotte” by David Foenkinos
Join The Boniuk Library Book as Holocaust Museum Houston librarian Maria Harris facilitates a discussion of “Charlotte” by David Foenkinos. This tribute to the tragic life and transcendent art of Holocaust victim Charlotte Salomon depicts a young World War II artist from Berlin who embraces life in the aftermath of a devastating suicide before escaping …
An Evening with Eva Schloss, Step-sister of Anne Frank
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesHolocaust survivor, author and humanitarian Eva Schloss will be in Houston during the Shul of Bellaire’s 6th year anniversary celebration to share her personal story of struggle in which she escaped her homeland, hid for two years before being captured and enduring life in the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. While in Houston, Schloss will provide a …
Meet bestselling author Dr. Harriet Lerner, touring with her new book: Why Won’t You Apologize?
Brazos Bookstore 2421 Bissonnet St, HoustonMeet Harriet Lerner and learn about the apology from her latest book "Why Won't You Apologize?" (Touchstone, 2017). This timely book shows us how much the apology matters and why we so often muck it up. “I’m sorry” are the two most powerful words in the English language. When these words are part of a …
A family of poets continues Rothko Chapel’s ‘Concept of the Divine’ series
The Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Rothko Chapel is set to host an event exploring the intersection of poetry, spirituality and family. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the nonprofit’s new “Concept of the Divine” series continues with readings and conversation with Willis, Aliki and Tony Barnstone, three poets from the same family – a father, daughter and son. …
The Boniuk Library Book Club Discussion of “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly
Join The Boniuk Library Book as Holocaust Museum Houston librarian Maria Harris facilitates a discussion of “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. This event is free and …
The Boniuk Library Book Club Discussion of “All the Light There Was” by Nancy Kricorian
Join The Boniuk Library Book as Holocaust Museum Houston librarian Maria Harris facilitates a discussion of “All the Light There Was” by Nancy Kricorian. After surviving the genocide in their homeland, Maral Pegorian and her family arrive in Paris to start a new life, but they soon realize that the Nazi Occupation is not simply …