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May 29 2019

The Penguin Random House Community & School Reads Catalog is Now Available!

      This brochure highlights titles that have editions for both adults and young readers. Choosing a title for a common read that has both editions allows for a true common read experience where all readers, from kids to adults, can read the same book and share in the experience.        

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The Penguin Random House Community & School Reads Catalog is Now Available!

General
May 29 2019
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November 30 2018

Read Brave St. Paul: Sparking Brave Conversations About Housing

Read Brave Saint Paul has officially launched its citywide, intergenerational reading program. This year’s theme focuses on housing, a critical topic in Saint Paul where thousands of people struggle to find affordable living spaces. “We have brave decisions to make about housing in our community and that starts with deep conversations among our residents,” said

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Read Brave St. Paul: Sparking Brave Conversations About Housing

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November 30 2018
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October 8 2018

Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 Awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad 

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad “for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.” Physician Denis Mukwege has dedicated his life to helping victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 Awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad 

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October 8 2018
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September 24 2018

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read

Held from September 23 – 29, Banned Books Week is an annual event that brings together the entire book community—readers, librarians, publishers, booksellers, educators, and journalists –in shared support of the freedom to read. Launched in 1982 in response to a tide of challenges to books in schools and libraries, Banned Books Week highlights the

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Celebrate Your Freedom to Read

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September 24 2018
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August 6 2018

Community Reading at The New York Public Library

While the New York Public Library (NYPL) has a longstanding tradition of organizing branch discussion groups, it is relatively new to the Community Reads programming scene. Adult Programming Specialist Kelly Yim shares that the library runs three such programs the Gracie Book Club; One Book, One New York; and Readers Unite. She notes, “The most

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Community Reading at The New York Public Library

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August 6 2018
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August 2 2018

The NEA Big Read @ Jacksonville Public Library Included Henna and Indian Dancing

Although they don’t host their NEA Big Read/JAXREADS program annually, the Jacksonville Public Library knows how to celebrate a common read. Last year, the chosen title was The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, and to immerse the community in the text, planned events included an Indian dancing program, henna for teens, crafting for adults, sampling Indian

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The NEA Big Read @ Jacksonville Public Library Included Henna and Indian Dancing

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August 2 2018
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July 23 2018

One Book, One Town @ Fairfield Public Library, CT

One Book, One Town @ Fairfield Public Library, CT For its 10th year celebration, Fairfield Public Library’s One Book, One Town program selected not one, but two titles for participating patrons: Books for Living by William Schwalbe and A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston. These titles prompted readers young and old

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One Book, One Town @ Fairfield Public Library, CT

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July 23 2018
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June 20 2018

Daniel Boone Regional Library Celebrates its 17th One Read Program

How does a library manage to keep its Community Reads program relevant and exciting? Celebrating its 17th annual One Read program with David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders the the Birth of the FBI” in September, the Daniel Boone Regional Library (MO) just might have the secret to successful programming. One

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Daniel Boone Regional Library Celebrates its 17th One Read Program

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June 20 2018
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June 11 2018

One Book, One Watertown

  In 2019, the Watertown Free Library in Massachusetts will celebrate its 11th One Book program. Previous years’ selections include Refuge by Dina Nayeri (2018) and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2017). The Watertown Free Public Library’s One Book program is an “opportunity to bring people to books they might not have picked up on their

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One Book, One Watertown

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June 11 2018
Catalogs
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June 23 2017

Free Resource: Catalogs for First-Year & Community Reads

With your 2017 First Year and Community Reading selections confirmed and on their way, it’s never too early to start thinking about 2018! Titles are curated by theme in our reading program catalogs so it’s never been easier to find a book that will meet your needs or interests and fit into your curriculum. Additionally,

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Free Resource: Catalogs for First-Year & Community Reads

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June 23 2017
Professor and Author Jennifer Finney Boylan’s Book Tour Kicks Into High Gear At Brandeis University
General
July 2 2013

Professor and Author Jennifer Finney Boylan’s Book Tour Kicks Into High Gear At Brandeis University

Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of She’s Not There, Stuck in the Middle With You and I’m Looking Through You, will continue her book tour on October 15th with an appearance at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.  Boylan will give the 10th Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Lecture for the Women and Gender Studies program.  She has previously

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Professor and Author Jennifer Finney Boylan’s Book Tour Kicks Into High Gear At Brandeis University

Professor and Author Jennifer Finney Boylan’s Book Tour Kicks Into High Gear At Brandeis University

General
July 2 2013
The Tiger’s Wife author Téa Obreht Visits Georgetown University
General
October 9 2012

The Tiger’s Wife author Téa Obreht Visits Georgetown University

In August, Téa Obreht was honored as this year’s Marino Family International Writers’ Academic Workshop author at Georgetown University. The Marino Family International Writers’ Academic Workshop has been taking place at Georgetown since 1995 and has featured authors such as Mario Vargas Llosa, Margaret Atwood, Dinaw Mengestu (a Georgetown alumnus), and Orhan Pamuk. The Workshop

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The Tiger’s Wife author Téa Obreht Visits Georgetown University

The Tiger’s Wife author Téa Obreht Visits Georgetown University

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October 9 2012
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