A few contributors of “Elevate Empathy: The Power of Kindness” will read their passages beginning at 7 p.m. at The Bookman in Grand Haven on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Following the readings, the group will host a discussion slated to last 30 minutes about the state of bullying and empathy in the community.
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