Category Archives: Top Adoptions
Books that have been adopted for many common reading programs
How Rebecca Skloot Built The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, has been interviewed a multitude of times on the story behind the book, but The OPEN Notebook chose instead to focus on these two interesting topics: the structure of the … Continue reading →
Author Wes Moore Featured in TIME Magazine
We’re very excited and proud to share this week’s cover of TIME Magazine featuring Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore. Wes is featured as one of the five heroic veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq who … Continue reading →
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Spotlight on: The Other Wes Moore
Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimore neighborhoods and had difficult childhoods. How, then, did one grow up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated veteran, … Continue reading →
5 More Colleges Leap on Acts of Faith for Common Reading
Five more schools have chosen Eboo Patel’s Acts of Faith as their common reading book selection this year! These college’s include: Colgate University of Hamilton, NY; Capital University in Columbus, OH; Loras Collage in Dubuque, IA; Amarillo College in Amarillo, … Continue reading →
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Transylvania University Selects The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks as their FYE 2011 Pick!
Transylvania University in Lexington, KY has selected Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks for their First Year Reading Program pick in 2011. Dr. Kathleen S. Jagger, Associate Vice-President & Associate Dean of the university says The Immortal Life … Continue reading →
Montana State U. Students Use The Last Town on Earth to Reach Out to Women in Prison
Author Thomas Mullen’s book, The Last Town on Earth, was adopted last year as common reading for all incoming freshmen at Montana State University – Billings. Mullen had hoped that his book, which deals with important topics such as morality, … Continue reading →
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University of Florida Unveils Outcasts United as Common Reading Book
Earlier in October, Outcasts United by Warren St. John was unveiled as the Common Reading Program book selection for the 2011-12 year. Becky Burleigh, head coach of the University of Florida’s women’s soccer team, spoke at the event on why … Continue reading →
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Rebecca Skloot Shares Inspiration Behind The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Author Rebecca Skloot sits down to discuss the inspiration, impact, and process that went into The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. This new book trailer serves as a sneak peak into what we have to look forward to at next … Continue reading →
One more for Enrique’s Journey!
Another great adoption for Enrique’s Journey! CommonReads has just learned that Sonia Nazario’s book has been selected as Millersville University’s fifth freshman read. In case you missed it, click here to view Ms. Nazario’s upcoming speaking schedule. Also, check … Continue reading →
Sonia Nazario speaks about Enrique’s Journey
Many programs have communicated to us how important a campus author visit is to a successful common reading program. Sonia Nazario, author of top first-year and community read selection, Enrique’s Journey, travels the country to promote her book and speak to students about the … Continue reading →
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