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Diversity Common Reader Program

Northern's annual Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) revolves around a nonfiction book of interdisciplinary interest that advances discussions of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Free copies of the selected text are available to NMU students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Held annually since 2013, this program comprises an interdisciplinary series of events inspired by a nonfiction book that advances discussions of diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Each year, books are distributed free of charge to interested NMU students (on a first-come-first-served basis), and all events are free and open to the public.

This year we celebrate the 11th anniversary of NMU's Diversity Common Reader Program with What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo.

If you read this year's DCRP book (What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing From Complex Trauma), attended any DCRP events, or have a book/topic idea for next year, please fill out our feedback and book recommendation survey. This is also a great way to let us know if you want to get involved in planning next year's program.

To fill out our survey click here!

What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma

Stephanie Foo is a storyteller. She is the author of “What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma,” the first literary memoir to tackle the science and psychology of complex PTSD, and previously, she was a producer at “This American Life” and helped create the national radio show “Snap Judgment.” She was was a 2019-2020 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Fellow and has had work in The New York Times, Vox, 99% Invisible and Reply All. When she's not telling stories, you can find her in Forest Park, saving trees and harvesting acorns.

You can learn more about Stephanie here.