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AFT Book Club: A Monthly Series
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AFT Book Club: A Monthly Series

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Kelly Booz
Kelly Booz November 4, 2026, 11:44 am

We have a great book club coming up this Sunday!

Be sure to register: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-conversation-anand-gir…

What can the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway tell us about public safety, mental health and belonging in America?

Join AFT President Randi Weingarten for a conversation with journalist and bestselling author Anand Giridharadas about his new book, Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle, and Belonging in an American City.

Beginning with the 2023 death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, Giridharadas looks beyond the headlines to tell a deeply reported story about the people involved and a city grappling with public safety, mental health, homelessness and care for one another.

Together, Weingarten and Giridharadas will discuss what this story reveals about how we see our neighbors and respond to people in crisis. For educators and others who serve their communities, it’s a chance to consider how we make room for complexity, empathy and thoughtful conversation when an event divides public opinion.

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Kelly Booz
Kelly Booz September 29, 2025, 1:14 pm

ICYMI - last night's book club with Randi Weingarten is now on-demand.

We also have resources to help you keep the conversation going.https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-conversation-randi-wei…

Download our free discussion guide to host your own book club on Randi’s book.

Explore our new classroom resource: Understanding Democracy, Authoritarianism & Fascism — a glossary, comparisons, and classroom-ready visuals to help students grasp these concepts.

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