Award-winning author and social justice scholar Dr. Monique W. Morris joins Kansas City Public Schools’ Dr. Lateshia Woodley in a discussion of the societal and educational disparities faced by Black girls and other girls of color. They draw from Morris’ book Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School, which was adapted into a documentary film of the same name. The online conversation will be presented on the Library’s YouTube channel.  
 

Mel Brooks delivers a classic comedy about the infamous scientist’s American grandson (Gene Wilder), who in seeking to redeem his family’s name – and its correct pronunciation – discovers the secret to reanimating the dead. Walk this way for a mix of terror and tap-dancing.  Seating begins: 8 p.m. • Program: 8:45 p.m.