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Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 7: TPF Book Circles: Chapters of Change
In this episode of Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast, host Leah Verier-Dunn chats with Beth Duda about the launch of The Patterson Foundation’s newest book circle selection, A New Civic Path by Rich Harwood. They discuss the success of past book circles, the addition of trained facilitators this time around, and the special connections participants make along the way. Their conversation highlights how book circles can be a powerful force for strengthening our community.
Timestamps
- 00:33 - Introduction
- 01:18 - Beth shares The Patterson Foundation’s definition of a book circle
- 01:59 - Beth reflects on past book circle offerings supported by The Patterson Foundation
- 03:12 - Beth discusses the current book circle, A New Civic Path by Rich Harwood, and how it will be a little different
- 04:37 - Leah and Beth talk about the value of participating in a book circle
- 09:01 - Beth shares the history of The Patterson Foundation’s relationship with The Harwood Institute
- 13:03 - Beth discusses the different ways to participate in the Civic Path book circles
- 14:43 - Beth breaks down what to expect when joining a book circle
- 16:58 - Big Picture Small Steps
- 17:13 - Beth Shares her big picture aspirations for TPF’s book circles
- 18:22 - Beth provides insights to inspire people to join TPF’s book circles
- 20:09 - Connecting with Kids
Links to Learn More
- Sign Up to Be A New Civic Path Book Circle Participant
- The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation
- Desoto County Ahead
- The Giving Partner
- The Patterson Foundation
- Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading
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