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The Peach Seed by Anitia Gail Jones explores the long-lasting effects of the transatlantic slave trade on one family. The family lore of gifting a miniature monkey carved from a peach pit passes down a legacy of sorrow, joy, and strength. And is a parable of how a glimmer of hope as small as a seed can ripple across generations. It is an indelible portrait of a family. Thishistorical fiction book set in southwest Georgia was written by Anita Gail Jones who is a visual artist, professional storyteller, and writer, who was born and raised in Albany, Georgia and now lives in Northern California.
Join the Sweet Thursday Author Series on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 pm in the DTCH at the Lafayette Library to hear author, Anita Gail Jones. Register to attend in person at tinyurl.com/sweet-June2026. The doors will open at 6:30 for coffee and sweets and books will be available for purchase. This program is presented by Friends of the Lafayette Library.