Ithaca Reads Toni Morrison

Schedule of Events

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Literature to Toni Morrison, an Ithaca resident 1953-55, featuring two of her books:

  • “Recitatif” a short story published posthumously
  • “Who’s Got Game: The Ant or the Grasshopper?” an illustrated children’s book

This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Tompkins County Tourism Program.
For questions, email: tonimorrisoncoll@cornell.edu

Book Talks – “Recitatif”
Tompkins County Public Library

Sun. 12/3 @ 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

101 E. Green St., Ithaca

25 free copies: Get a free copy to read and then join us for the discussion on 12/3!
Pick up copies: Sat 11/25 3:00-5:00; Mon – Sat 11/27 – 12/2 3:00-5:00

Virtual Book Talk by Drum Beat Book Club

Sun. 12/3 @ 5:00 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Reserve Free Event Brite Tickets

Buffalo Street Books

Sun. 12/10 @ 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

215 N Cayuga St., Ithaca

25 free copies: Get a free copy to read and then join us for the discussion on 12/10!
Pick up copies: Fri & Sat 11/25 & 26 3:00-6:00; Mon – Wed 11/27-29 3:00-5:00; Thurs – Sat 11/30 – 12/2 3:00-6:00 (Additional copies for sale)

Community School of Music and Arts

Tues. 12/12 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Hosted by New Roots School

330 E. State St., Ithaca

Enfield Community Center

Wed. 12/13 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

162 Enfield Main Rd, Ithaca

Calvary Baptist Church

Sat. 12/16 @ 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

507 N. Albany, Ithaca


Story Readings - “Who’s Got Game: The Ant or the Grasshopper?”
Calvary Baptist Church

Sat. 12/2 @ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

507 N. Albany, Ithaca

Enfield Community Center

Fri. 12/8 @ 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

162 Enfield Main Rd, Ithaca

Tompkins County Public Library

Sat. 12/9 @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Sat. 12/16 @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

101 E. Green Street, Ithaca