GRIID is offering presentations and classes on A People’s History of Grand Rapids for organizations, congregations, classrooms and book clubs

It has been 6 months since the publication of my book, A People’s History of Grand Rapids. Book sales continue to be strong and I have two conference presentations coming up, along with a talk at the local Pax Christi meeting in October. 

If your organization, your congregation, non-profit or classroom is interested in having me come and to talk about A People’s History of Grand Rapids, there are several ways that that can happen.

First, I can do a one time presentation or have an informal conversation with any group that just wants to spend 1 – 2 hours talking about the book, why I decided to write it and how I went about doing research for A People’s History of Grand Rapids. 

Secondly, I can do shortened class discussion with people who want to read the book, but discuss it with a group. A shortened class could be 2, 3 or 4 sessions, where people could either read the entire book and discuss during those session, or they could chose certain chapters to read and discuss.

A third option would be to do a full length GRIID Class using A People’s History of Grand Rapids. Full length classes through GRIID are usually 2 hour class for 8 weeks, but since there are 10 chapters, I would be open to doing a 10 week class.

All of this is negotiable, in terms of the length of a one time presentation, a shortened class version or a full length GRIID class. I can also do the classes virtually, if people want to have a book discussion remotely. 

To book a presentation, an informal conversation, or a class for your organization or classroom, send an Email to sjeff987@gmail.com. The cost for any of these options is negotiable. 

Lastly, if you don’t have a copy of the book, I still have some to sell or you can purchase them through Schuler Books. In addition, I also have A People’s History of Grand Rapids in PDF form, which you can also purchase by requesting a PDF copy. Just send an Email to Jeff Smith at sjeff987@gmail.com.

GRIID will be organizing a virtual class beginning in January of 2024, a class that will probably be held on Monday nights.