Augusta State University’s Reese Library will explore graphic novels and Jewish literature in a five-part discussion series entitled Jewish Literature – Identity and Imagination.

The first discussion will be A Contract with God by Will Eisner on Monday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Reese Library. A Contract with God is a graphic novel that consists of four short semi-autobiographical stories about the author’s childhood experiences while living in the Bronx. Mr. Eisner, the son of Jewish immigrants, has also been credited with bringing adult-oriented novel-length comics to a wider audience.

“We are delighted to have been chosen to host this unique series that will allow patrons a chance to discuss themes in Jewish literature with fellow community members and with the help of a well-qualified scholar,” says Yadira Payne, program director and Government Documents librarian.

Reese library is one of over 250 libraries nationwide to receive a grant from the American Library Association and Nextbook to host the series, Let’s Talk About it: Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel, that focuses on graphics in literature.

This program is supported by the CSRA Library Association, Columbia County Libraries, Augusta-Richmond County Libraries, Friends of Columbia County, Augusta Jewish Community Center, the Congregation Children of Israel, Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, Borders Books, Aroma’s, Ft. Gordon’s Woodworth Library, and the Augusta Book Exchange.

Below is the fall program schedule for Let’s Talk About it: Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel series.

Monday, Oct. 6, Maus I & II
Monday, Oct. 27, Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer: Stories
Monday, Nov. 17, The Quitter
Monday, Dec. 4, The Rabbi’s Cat

For more information, call ASU’s Reese Library, at 706-737-1745.

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