During the month of March, New Canaan Library celebrates “One Author New Canaan” and the literary works of award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson with programming that supports, and honors, themes found throughout her work. A great deal of Jacqueline Woodson’s novels take place against the backdrop of Brooklyn. Join professor Malka Simon, Ph.D. for an exploration of the architecture of Brooklyn on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 PM EST. Please register at newcananlibrary.org; Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
The borough of Brooklyn is often the setting of Jacqueline Woodson’s stories, but what does that setting look like? Professor Malka Simon, PhD, will offer a fascinating examination of the diverse architecture of Brooklyn, examining a variety of neighborhoods and buildings across the borough and considering the history of and meaning behind Brooklyn’s evolving landscapes. Some of the topics she will raise and discuss include what the built environment can tell us about the people who settled and lived their lives in Brooklyn, and how the structures of the borough reflect social meaning, and the changing nature of Brooklyn over time.