Teen writers to share their poetry and prose with UC Davis health system faculty, staff and medical students
Health Professions High School students invited to read from their published anthology on the power of healing
WHAT: Health Professions High School students will read aloud personal stories from their book “Breath and Bones” as a discussion event for the UCD 2012-13 Campus Community Book Project at the UCD School of Medicine
“Breath and Bones” is a collection of poetry, personal narratives and short stories written by the Health Professions Creative Writing Club in collaboration with 916Ink, a non-profit literacy initiative modeled after San Francisco’s successful 826 Valencia founded by award-winning author Dave Eggers.
WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2012 at 12 p.m.
WHERE:
UC Davis School of Medicine – UC Davis Med Center
4610 X St., Sacramento, CA 95817 (Parking: Main hospital parking
structure 3)
WHY: UC Davis’ Campus Community Book Project was initiated after September 11 to promote dialogue and build community by encouraging diverse members of the campus and surrounding communities to read the same book and attend related events.
“Breath and Bones” is a powerful anthology in which students write honestly about the healing power of words. The book project provides a catalyst for exploring ideas and issues relevant to our contemporary lives.