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What is ONEBOOKAZ?
Brought to Arizona in 2002, and coordinated by the Arizona
State Library, Archives and Public Records (ASLAPR), ONEBOOKAZ
is an exciting program that brings communities
together through literature. Beginning in April
every year, this program encourages communities across the State
of Arizona to read the same book at the same
time and participate in discussions and programs centered around
that book. One title is chosen for adults to read, and one title
is chosen for kids. The goals of ONEBOOKAZ are:
- To celebrate literature in the State of Arizona by
encouraging the reading and exploration of a book.
- To foster a sense of community through the shared
experience of reading the same book, discussing themes and
involving participants in the statewide events connected with
the book.
- To bring people together through public programs such as
book discussions, author readings and signing events, panel
discussions, traveling presentations, and special events.
- To nurture partnerships between libraries, schools,
museums, other allied institutions, the media, commercial
vendors, the authors and the public.
An exciting new goal has been added to help Arizonans
read their way to the upcoming State Centennial.
Beginning in 2007 and continuing through 2012, all the ONEBOOKS
for adults and kids will center on Arizona topics and themes. As
Arizona prepares for its Centennial in 2012, ONEBOOKAZ provides
an opportunity for its citizens:
- To come together to read and discuss books that will
increase their knowledge and appreciation of Arizona's unique
history and culture.
PREVIOUS YEAR BOOKS:
2008 These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
2007 Going Back to Bisbee by Richard
Shelton
2006 An Unfinished Life by Mark Spragg
2005 Sunk Without a Sound: The Tragic
Colorado River Honeymoon of Glen and Bessie Hyde by Brad
Dimock
AND Grand Ambition by Lisa Michaels
2004 Life of Pi by Yann Martel
2003 Plainsong by Kent Haruf
2002 Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver
Town of Snowflake
81 West 1st South
Snowflake, Arizona 85937
(928) 536-7103
(928) 536-2539 FAX
info@ci.snowflake.az.us
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