As part of the One Book One Community initiative, Curtis Memorial Library will host author Deepak Singh on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Deepak Singh is the author of two books, “Chasing America: Of Lollipops, Night Clubs and Ferocious Dogs,” and “ How May I Help You? An Immigrant’s Journey from MBA to Minimum Wage.” He has written for print and radio, including outlets such as the New York Times, The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, and NPR, and he is a frequent contributor to PRI’s “The World.”

In “How May I Help You?” Singh chronicles his downward mobility as an immigrant to a small town in Virginia. Armed with an MBA from India, Singh can get only a minimum-wage job in an electronics store. Every day he confronts unfamiliar American mores, from strange idioms to deeply entrenched racism.

Telling stories through the unique lens of an initially credulous outsider who is “fresh off the plane,” Singh learns about the struggles of his colleagues: Ron, a middle-aged African-American man trying to keep his life intact despite health concerns; Jackie, a young African-American woman diligently attending school after work; and Cindy, whose matter-of-fact attitude helps Singh adapt to his job and his new life. “How May I Help You?” is a reminder that the stories of low-wage employees can bring candor and humanity to debates about work, race, and immigration.

This is a free event. Refreshments will be provided and books will be available for purchase. For more information call (207) 725- 5242, e- mail sbrown@curtislibrary.com, or go to www.curtislibrary.com/communityread.