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Book Talk: Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No

Online N/A, Portland

On the eve of Mother’s Day weekend, please join Kate Kaufmann and Jackie Shannon Hollis for an intimate, respectful, and frank conversation about what it means to be childless or childfree in a society that celebrates motherhood as the ultimate expression of female identity. This is a conversation for all of us--non-parents, parents and those as yet unsure--to explore a different path, whether by choice or circumstance, and to recognize the important role we all play in the lives of the children in our world. Register to join us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/book-talk-do-you-have Kate Kaufmann is the author of DO YOU HAVE KIDS? LIFE WHEN THE ANSWER IS NO (https://www.tworiversbooks.com/book/9781631525810), in which she explores topics from the shifting meaning of family to what we leave behind…

Free

Variety Show on Zoooooom

Online N/A, Portland

Join us for a virtual show. Performers: Doug will share some Portland history. Jeb Sherill will read from his works. And more! Please consider contributing to this live virtual event with an optional cover fee here: https://www.rosecitybookpub.com/shop/optional-cover-fee-for-virtual-events-5-suggested

Free