Book Discussion with “Range of Motion” Author in Rockford

Explore the complexities of disability with the City of Rockford Poet Laureate and the author of “Range of Motion”

Join the City of Rockford Poet Laureate for a conversation with author Brian Trapp on Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rockford Public Library’s Nordlof Center.

City of Rockford Poet Laureate Adam al-Sirgany will host an engaging and thoughtful discussion with “Range of Motion” author Brian Trapp.

Range of Motion is a work of literary fiction inspired by Brian’s life as a twin to a brother with severe cerebral palsy. The novel explores the complexity of:

• Disability
• Caregiving and family
• The lifelong bond between twin brothers

Brian is also the Director of Disability Studies at the University of Oregon and Editor-in-Chief of Northwest Review. Kirkus Reviews has praised his novel as a “resonant and indelible family saga.”

The discussion will be thoughtful, unconventional and often, funny.

The event is free and open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryPat Muzzarelli at mmuzzarelli@rockfordpubliclibrary.org, or call (815) 987-6614.