First Chapters is a program where we read the first chapter of a recent book together, out loud, then discuss it. This month we are reading the beginning of Pure America by Elizabeth Catte and discussing Painful Histories and Social Change. Library staff supplements each session with some readers’ advisory on related titles, read-alikes, or genre guidance. New and longtime readers alike are welcome! First Chapters is about building reading skills and community. Please share this information with anyone you think would be interested. For more information and access to readings, email: benjamin.himmelfarb@richmondgov.com