Enjoy an avocado-tinted evening with Glencoe writer Monique F. Parsons, author (with Sarah Allaback) of Green Gold: The Avocado's Remarkable Journey from Humble Superfood to Toast of a Nation (published May 2025 by Counterpoint/PenguinRandomHouse).

How did avocados move from being a regional Latin American staple to starring in Super Bowl ads and becoming a byword for wellness? Documenting more than a century of cross-cultural cooperation, science, and savvy marketing, Green Gold tells the remarkable story of the fruit's rise to prominence. Anchored by the story of two exceptional trees that stood out among hundreds of rivals, Green Gold is a spirited and often surprising behind-the-scenes look at how avocado enthusiasts in Mexico and California developed an ideal fruit to sell to the world.

Ms. Parsons will share highlights and historical images from her book, discuss the interesting characters who made the avocado ubiquitous, and reflect on the environmental and social costs of this growing industry. She'll also give tips on how to choose and where to find the best avocados in the Chicago region (and share a bit about the people who make that happen).

Register if you'd like a reminder prior to the event. Copies of Green Gold will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of the Book Stall.

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