Join the Winona Area Community, Winona Public Library, and Minnesota Marine Art Museum as we read World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil throughout the month of August. Nezhukumatathil is an award-winning poet and World of Wonders is her debut work of nonfiction. The book is a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us. Starting July 1st, books will be available for free at your nearest little free library, the Winona Public Library, and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Three events will happen throughout the month of August in conjunction with the book.

Book Discussion

August 2, 2023, at 2PM
Winona Public Library’s Bell Art Room

We’ll talk about Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s book, World of Wonders, using specific questions available in the free books and also in this discussion guide (PDF).

The Illustrations of World of Wonders with Heather Casper

August 8, 2023, at 2PM
Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s Waking Worlds Gallery

Curator of Engagement, Learning, and Impact, Heather Casper, will lead an interactive program in the Museum’s Waking Worlds exhibition at MMAM featuring the illustrations by Fumi Nakumura from the book World of Wonders.

Author Talk with Aimee Nezhukumatathil

August 22, 2023, at 2PM
Winona Public Library’s Bell Art Room

World of Wonders author, Aimee Nezhumatathil, will join us virtually for a conversation about her New York Times bestselling book. If desired, come prepared with a question for Aimee.