Page to Screen Session One: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Book Discussion

This series explores the relationship between books and their film adaptations. In this first session, we will discuss the book Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. 

Dante can swim. Ari can't. Dante is articulate and self-assured. Ari has a hard time with words and suffers from self-doubt. Dante gets lost in poetry and art. Ari gets lost in thoughts of his older brother who is in prison. Dante is fair skinned. Ari's features are much darker. It seems that a boy like Dante, with his open and unique perspective on life, would be the last person to break down the walls that Ari has built around himself.

But against all odds, when Ari and Dante meet, they develop a special bond that will teach them the most important truths of their lives, and help define the people they want to be. But there are big hurdles in their way, and only by believing in each other and the power of their friendship, can Ari and Dante emerge stronger on the other side.

Check out the second and third sessions of this program series. This event supports Winter of Reading, our annual challenge to encourage adults to read, connect, and explore.