In this moment of political uncertainty we believe coming together in community to talk about how we care for each other and our loved ones is more important than ever. In that spirit we invite you to join us in February at Haymarket House for a three-part in-person discussion of We Grow the World Together: Parenting Toward Abolition, by Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson. Maya Schenwar along with contributors Bernardine Dohrn, Bill Ayers, Shira Hassan, Keisa Reynolds, and Holly Krig will join these facilitated group discussions, unpacking together different practices and ideas explored in the book.

The dates and times for these discussions are Saturdays, 10 AM-11:30 AM on Feb. 1st, Feb. 15th and March 1st .

As we dread a second Trump presidency, it's easy to feel frozen -- as if any action we take can't possibly be enough, and may be futile. Now is a moment to bring in the stories of folks who are taking action to build a liberatory world every day, sometimes in ways that go completely unrecognized: caregivers. In this heavy time, it's important to recognize the centrality of care to movement work.

In their new anthology, We Grow the World Together: Parenting Toward Abolition, Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson have drawn together the insights of a wide range of authors and organizers, including Dorothy Roberts, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Mariame Kaba, Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, Beth Richie, Harsha Walia, Dylan Rodriguez, Victoria Law, adrienne maree brown and Autumn Brown, and many more. Together, these essays illuminate the ways in which caregiving and struggles for liberation intertwine, offering both transformative ideas and practical tools for building new worlds even in the direst of circumstances.

These conversations are being organized and supported by Haymarket Books, Women and Children First and Chicago Childcare Collective. We hope you glean some sparks of hope from these conversation, and from the book!

**We ask that all in-person attendees wear masks during the program for the health and well-being of everyone. We will be providing childcare so please indicate when you register your childcare needs so we can plan accordingly. Haymarket House is fully accessible, with a ramp and wheelchair accessible bathrooms, and all bathrooms are gender-neutral. ***

More details about potential guest presenters and themes for the discussions will be coming soon--register now to get updates as they become available.