WI Book Festival Author Event: Alanis: 30 Years of Jagged Little Pill (Selena Fragassi)

Friday, Oct 24th 7:30pm – 8:30pm DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building

Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival and Wisconsin Public Radio.

The ground-breaking legacy of Alanis Morissette’s iconic albumJagged Little Pillis celebrated and explored in the new bookAlanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill by music journalist and author Selena Fragassi. On June 13, 1995, 21-year-old Alanis Morissette releasedJagged Little Pill, an existential awakening of sexuality, a rail against sexism, and a confessional catch-all of topics related to anxiety, depression, angst, eating disorders, religious dogma, and beauty standards. The raw emotion and introspective lyrics of tracks such “You Oughta Know,” “Ironic,” and “Hand in My Pocket” struck a chord with fans around the world. Alanis became a voice for millions of young women, providing both a sense of identity and inspiration.

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