Winter Literature Series Kicks off February 4 at Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Conn. - The Max R. Traurig Library at Naugatuck Valley Community College will kick off a winter literature series on Wednesday, February 4 at 1 p.m.

The program will include College President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D., reading her essay “The House that Mamá Biela Built,” which was published as part of the Telling To Live collection that received a Human Rights award in 2001.

“This collection was written by Latina academics for younger Latinas, who will hopefully be inspired to become Latina academics,” said De Filippis.

The program will also include readings by Mauricio Pita-Goncalves, vice president of the student government association, and Elizabeth Frechette, librarian.

“We want the experience to be a cozy gathering of people who love reading and connecting with other people,” said De Filippis. “Hearing the power of the written word spoken is a way to connect people, to bring them together.”

Each reader will choose a 10-15 minute reading and discuss its meaning, their interpretation and the significance of the reading to them. The audience will also have a chance to interact with the readers and share their own thoughts and feelings.

The event is free, open to the public and will take place in room L524 of the Max R. Traurig Library. Hot chocolate and other light refreshments will be served. For directions, visit nvcc.commnet.edu/welcome/maps.shtml. To register call (203)575-8019.