Join our Read With Pride Book Club in partnership with The Bookworm of Edwards. The book club will discuss One Word, Six Letters, a novel about two teen boys who grapple with identity and accountability and set off a ripple effect within their community after a school assembly is disrupted by a shouted slur. Everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t finished the book!

About the Book: One Word, Six Letters

When Dayton takes a dare and shouts the f-slur at a visiting author during a school event, it sets off a chain reaction that forces both boys to face parts of themselves they’d rather ignore.

Dayton, grappling with the fallout of his actions, faces rejection from his friends, disappointment from his parents, and a growing awareness of the harm he’s caused. Meanwhile, Farshid is left to untangle his own feelings—about himself and about the quiet struggle of coming to terms with his queerness in a world steeped in heteronormativity.

As their lives unexpectedly intersect, Dayton and Farshid must reckon with what kind of men they want to become and whether they have the courage to defy toxic masculinity and societal expectations.

Come for the Connection, Stay for the Community!

Everyone is welcome—even if you haven’t finished the book! Whether you’re here for the historical deep dive or just want to hang out with a wonderful group of people, we can’t wait to see you.

Event Details

• When: Wednesday, August 26th | 5:30 PM
• Where: The Bookworm of Edwards
• Book: One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram
• Led by: Alix (Bookworm of Edwards)