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Conjuring Kinship: Deciphering Octavia

June

13

Beal Botanical Garden, meet at the picnic tables

Conjuring Kinship: Deciphering Octavia

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Image of the Book Conjuring Kinship.

Join Beal Botanical Garden and Dr. Kinitra Brooks in a community event diving deep into the concepts of hope, Afrofuturism, and conjure through Octavia Butler's Kindred. This event will begin with time to explore the graphic novel Kindred, in the garden, followed by a group discussion and an opportunity to share your own book recommendations. 

Light refreshments will be served, and all registered guests may keep the graphic novel and take a plant home to nurture. Supplies are limited. 

 

For more information and to register, please visit the Beal Gardens events page.

Date

June 13, 2026

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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Beal Botanical Garden, meet at the picnic tables

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