Michele Frazier, candidate for NYS Senate in District 51, recently launched the Backroads Book Club, a summer reading and community conversation initiative focused on understanding how rural communities see themselves in today’s political landscape.

This summer, participants across the 51st senatorial district are invited to read “The Rural Voter” by Nicholas Jacobs and Daniel Shea, a book exploring the values, frustrations, priorities and political identity of rural Americans.

“Too often, rural communities are talked about instead of talked with,” said Frazier. “People here care deeply about their towns, their neighbors, and their future… I want to spend this summer and fall listening and having honest conversations about what rural communities need and how government can better show up for people.”

After the summer reading period, Frazier and her campaign will partner with local book clubs and organize conversations at independent bookstores and libraries throughout the district this fall.

The Backroads Book Club is open to anyone—regardless of political affiliation—who wants to participate in thoughtful discussion about the future of rural New York.

Community book clubs, bookstores, libraries and individuals interested in joining or hosting a conversation can sign up and learn more at:

www.michelefrazier.com 
Oneonta, NY