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Cook Library Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Albert S. Cook Library Towson Room

Thursday, April 19, 12:30 ? 1:30 p.m.

The meeting begins with Laurencia Hutton Rogers, visiting Assistant Professor of Health Science providing background on Rebecca Sklott?s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the remarkable story of the woman whose cells were taken without her knowledge to become the basis for the polio vaccine. Then First Year Experience Librarian Carissa Tomlinson will lead attendees in a discussion about the book. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the University Store.

Admission is free.