The Deep Read is coming back to the East Bay!

The Humanities Institute invites East Bay alumni and Deep Readers to a special event at the home of UC Santa Cruz alumna and Foundation Trustee SB Master (Cowell ’75) to discuss this year’s Deep Read book, the 2024 National Book Award-winning novel James by Percival Everett. The event is designed to invite curious minds to think deeply about literature, art, and the most pressing issues of our day. Even if you haven’t read the book, we encourage you to come and enjoy the discussion and connect with fellow East Bay alumni and Deep Readers. Refreshments provided by our host, SB Master. Please register by April 23, as space is limited.

Event Participants:  Jasmine Alinder (Humanities Dean), Irena Polić (Deep Read Co/Founder, THI Managing Director),  Vilashini Cooppan (Deep Read Faculty Co-Lead, Professor of Literature), Laura Martin (Deep Read Faculty Co-Lead, THI Research Program Manager, Lecturer)

The Deep Read is an annual program of The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz made possible through the generous support of the Helen and Will Webster Foundation. We invite curious minds to think deeply about books and the most pressing issues of our contemporary moment.