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Speed Reading Book Club: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

March 23 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed’s permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store.

Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person.

March 23, 2024
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own…
Content Warning: Abortion, Miscarriage, Domestic Abuse, Death of a Parent, Infertility

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March 23
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11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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