Program Description
Event Details
Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.
Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.
"Set in near-future America, The School for Good Mothers introduces readers to a government-run reform program where bad mothers are retrained using robot doll children with artificial intelligence. Protagonist Frida Liu, a 39-year-old Chinese-American single mother in Philadelphia, loses custody of her 18-month-old daughter, Harriet, after she leaves Harriet home alone for two hours on one very bad day. To regain custody, Frida must spend a year at a newly-created institution, where she practices parenting with bad mothers from all over the county. There, she learns to love an uncannily life-like toddler girl doll in order to demonstrate her maternal instincts and prove to her family court judge that she deserves a second chance. "--Provided by the publisher
If you prefer, this title is available electronically:
Find the ebook and eaudiobook on Libby.
This discussion will be held both in-person and virtually. Prior to the class, all registrants will be emailed a link to participate virtually, should you prefer to attend that way. No account necessary!
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Accommodations
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
Sponsored by Friends
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.