Over a six week-period starting Jan. 27, the town of Skokie, Illinois will become a cradle of civilization as its fourth annual Coming Together in Skokie festival focuses on Greek culture.
Local libraries, schools, colleges, museums, churches and other locations will host cultural events such as movies, poetry and performances in celebration of all things Greek.
This fest has been a village tradition for more than two decades. The event deals with cultural diversity which is represented through dance, performance and food. When Coming Together in Skokie was first conceived in 2009, it was proposed that literature be added.
“Spending a weekend eating food and watching dance is fun and it sets a certain tone, but we needed something that would help people really learn more about other cultures,” said Carolyn Anthony, Director of the Skokie Public Library, one of the event’s sponsors and organizers.
“Reading individually engages you personally, and, through discussion, allows people to engage each other. Coming Together in Skokie features books and authors representing a specific culture, but it’s not just for them. This is done with them to engage other people as well.”
The following, are the three age-appropriate books that have been selected for this year’s Coming Together in Skokie. The Green Shore, by Natalie Bakopoulos, War Games, by Audrey and Akila Couloumbis’ and Marianthe’s Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories by Aliki Brandenberg.
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