First published by W. W. Norton in 1986, YOU MAY PLOW HERE: The Narrative of Sara Brooks is an intimate and singular account, vividly told by an African American woman, the daughter of a free-holder, a participant in the Great Migration north. The Chicago Tribune featured YMPH on the front page of their Sunday Book Section. The New York Times wrote, "This work is a fascinating . . . much-needed addition to our expanding knowledge of American social history.”
The new limited edition of YMPH includes thirty-three duotone photographs of vestiges of the mule farming way of life Sara Brooks described. Made in the 1970s by Thordis Simonsen, these images of people and place give a face to Sara Brooks’ vivid testimonial and help place it in a broader historical and cultural context. With the current assault on books by and about African-Americans, the 2023 re-release of YMPH could not be more important or timely.
Books will be available for purchase: $41.16 tax included, cash or check
Writer-artist Thordis Simonsen has entertained and informed audiences as far away as Stavanger, Norway with readings from YMPH and stories about the book. She is the founding director and curator of the Museum of Authenticity, a small museum of art & culture in Salida, Colorado.
https://museumofauthenticity.org/events/
Event is scheduled from 5:00 - 6:30pm.
This is a free event - Walk-ins are welcome.
Please rsvp - Thank you!