Don't Look Back Kick-off Event

One Book Siouxland Program

Hear stories from local refugees about their journey to the area, discuss the book, Don't Look Back, and enjoy a dance performance from Nepalese group, NSKK.

Celebrate our 2024 One Book Siouxland title, Don’t Look Back by Achut Deng and Keely Hutton. Discuss the book, try authentic African food, and enjoy a performance by the Nepalese dance group, NSKK. Don’t miss the Refugee display, Seeking Safety available at the Downtown Library throughout April.

10:00 a.m.: opening of Kick-off, visit the refugee display and watch the full interview videos

10:30 a.m.: a presentation on traditional African food by Fatu Cooper of Fatu African Market (Meeting Room B)

11:00 a.m.: a performance by Nepalese dance group NSKK (Meeting Room A)

11:30 a.m.: Don't Look Back book discussion (Meeting Room B)