Not just a book club or study group—RoosRead is a call to action.
This intercampus initiative, launched by the Office of the Chancellor and facilitated by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion in the fall of 2023, encourages you to read a recommended title that showcases a distinctive voice, perspective, or theme and engage in discussions intended to generate action toward change.
Students, faculty, and staff, as well as alumni, friends, and community members, are welcome to participate in this collective learning experience.
This year, we have partnered with the Disability Aliiance Affinity Group to recognize Disability Week, October 14-17, 2024. Currently, there are many features scheduled, to include a standing art exhibit, performances and panel discussions and workshops. We hope to see you there!
We're pleased to announce the 2nd annual RoosRead recommended title, "Disability Visibility," by Alice Wong.
“Disability rights activist Alice Wong brings tough conversations to the forefront of society with this anthology. It sheds light on the experience of life as an individual with disabilities, as told by none other than authors with these life experiences. It's an eye-opening collection that readers will revisit time and time again.” —Chicago Tribune
When: Wednesday, November 6th
Where: Virtually | MNLC 352
What time: 4pm CT
Registration for the author event opens on Friday, August 2.
You can buy the book from one of several retailers or check it out from a local library, subject to availability. There will also be signed copies available at the author event.
There are a few print copies and e-book licenses at the UMKC library. Additionally, local public libraries have copies of the book to loan, subject to availability.