Join us at the library for a discussion of "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy. This book has received numerous awards including a Sibert Medal, a Newbery Honor, and designation as a national Book Award Finalist. It recreates the devastation rendered tot he city of Philadelphia in 1793 by an incurable disease known as yellow fever, detailing the major social and political events as well as the time's medical beliefs and practices. Everyone is welcome to attend.