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August 23, 2011

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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March 25, 2011

Louise Steinman’s Thoughts and Connection to Japan

Sixteen years ago, a series of events and discoveries relating to her father’s past led Louise Steinman, author of The Souvenier: A Daughter Discovers Her Father’s War, to the doorsteps of Suibara, Japan. Steinman traveled to Suibara in 1995 to … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2011

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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February 15, 2011

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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January 26, 2011

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 →

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September 27, 2010

Southern Methodist University videos get the word out about Common Reading

Looking for new and exciting ways to get the word out about your common reading selection? Take a page out of SMU’s book. To inform students about their 2010 Common Reading book, Zeitoun by Dave Eggers, Southern Methodist University produced … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2010

Outcasts United is picking up speed. Check out new video from the author and new links.

With all the recent news about Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference,it is easy for us to explain to you all the reasons why the book, by New York Times … Continue reading →

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March 4, 2010

Bill Strickland speaks at the First-Year Experience Author Luncheon

Wrapping up the afternoon at the Sixth Annual First-Year Experience Author Luncheon last month in Denver, Colorado was the dynamic Bill Strickland, author of Make the Impossible Possible: One Man’s Crusade to Inspire Others to Dream Bigger and Achieve the … Continue reading →

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March 3, 2010

Warren St. John speaks at the First-Year Experience Author Luncheon

Already adopted for several common reading programs at universities from Utah to Georgia and for community reading programs from San Diego to Maryland, Warren St. John’s new book about a team of refugee soccer players has undoubtedly captivated committees and … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2010

Carlotta Walls LaNier speaks at the First-Year Experience Author Luncheon

Carlotta Walls was just fourteen years old when she walked up the stairs of Little Rock Central High School with eight other black students to become the first to integrate the school in September 1957. She spoke about this experience, … Continue reading →

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