Ellen O’Connell, White Plains resident and retired teacher, will moderate a discussion of the novel Las Madres, by Esmeralda Santiago (2023) on September 9th at 2pm. The award winning author of the memoir When I Was Puerto Rican, offers, “a vibrant portrayal of women supporting one another” —WAPO; “a stunning homage to Puerto Rican pride and resilience,” against the backdrop of the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria.  Pittsburg Post-Gazette. This book is available in the Library’s physical collection and on Libby. To join,  Click This Zoom Link. You can also use the following phone number to call in: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York). This Series funded by the White Plains Library Foundation.