February 2023 Book Club: GRANDMA’S RECORDS, Eric Velasquez

GRANDMA’S RECORDS

By Eric Velasquez

Eric Velasquez gives an account of the summers of his youth spent with his Grandmother listening to her favorite records. This music connected her to her home country, to her family, and to her Afro-Puerto Rican roots.  When the author got older, he bought his Grandmother the Brazilian, Jazz, and Rap music he listened to. The book is a reminder of how music can guide you toward memories, places, people, and action.

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Discussion questions:

• What songs have made you take action to end systemic racism?

Please share your answers and participate in the discussion using the comments area below.

The New 3Rs Book Club is planned and led by Sherrie Young. Sherrie is the former Director of Marketing for the National Book Foundation and co-founder/co-director of YB Literary Foundation.