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Book Discussion: Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

Book Discussion: Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

When ten year old Mona experiences a sudden, brief loss of sight, her grandfather Henry decides to give her a gallery of artworks to visit in her mind as she faces potential permanent blindness. Through fifty-two weekly trips to museums in Paris, Mona recieves an emotional art history education. Art lessons become tied to life lessons on love, fear, and beauty. Their relationship strenthens as Henry gives Mona more than a deep appreciation of art.

Please note that this event will not be livestreamed or posted on YouTube.
All book discussions are free, open to the public, and take place in-person at the Meader Fine Arts Library. Participants do not need to have read the book, but it will help facilitate the overall discussion. Preregistration is encouraged.

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM on Wed, 15 Apr 2026

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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
269-349-7775
museum@kiarts.org
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
269-349-7775
museum@kiarts.org