The WOC Literary Society
Overview
An exclusive, members-only offering, the WOC Literary Society invites WOC members to read and discuss books that will reflect and improve their life experiences. We prioritize books that will start conversations, ignite deep thinking, and help build community through dialogue about them. Our meetings will be lively, welcoming and a celebration of how we individually interpret and approach these new ideas.
What We’re Reading
Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto
Tricia Hersey
“In Rest Is Resistance, Tricia Hersey, aka the Nap Bishop, casts an illuminating light on our troubled relationship with rest and how to imagine and dream our way to a future where rest is exalted. Our worth does not reside in how much we produce, especially not for a system that exploits and dehumanizes us. Rest, in its simplest form, becomes an act of resistance and a reclaiming of power because it asserts our most basic humanity. We are enough. The systems cannot have us.”
Meet Our Steering Committee
Megan L. Cerezo-McManus
Victoria González
Arti Sharma
Join the Book Club
At the start of each quarter, a new book is selected for The WOC Literary Society to read that will focus on books pertaining to topics around the unique experiences of women of color. The book club will convene at the end of the quarter for a community discussion about them.
FAQs
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The WOC Literary Society will virtually meet quarterly to discuss the current book.
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The WOC Literary Society will read 4 books per year.
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Yes, The WOC Literary Society is strictly limited to WOC members.
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No, each book club member will personally need to obtain a copy of the book.
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No, any active WOC member is welcome to join the book club at any time.
Our Book Lists
Looking to grow your book list even more? Check out our book lists, curated by the WOC Community.
