from ALA’s One Book Guide
“The idea is that the city that opens the same book closes it in greater harmony.”
— Mary McGrory, The Washington Post, March 17, 2002
“People can go for days at a time not talking to anyone outside their immediate
family. There are precious few opportunities for people of different ethnic background, economic levels or ages to sit down together and discuss ideas that are important to them this project provides that opportunity.”
— Nancy Pearl, Director, Washington Center for the Book
“This program is a wonderful opportunity to bring individuals together in the community through a shared reading experience. It is certain to enrich the lives of those who participate.”
— Bill Bogaard, Mayor, Pasadena, California
“I wanted the community to connect, and I wanted a way for us to talk about something shared…it’s a great conversation starter.”
— Gus Garcia, Mayor, Austin, Texas, commenting on the Austin Public Library’s “The Mayor’s Book Club”
All of these reading initiatives share a number of commonalities, ranging from the concept’s populist appeal, its new approach to a basic reading and discussion model, and its ability to create a shared experience of reading among a wide spectrum of people.
“The idea is that the city that opens the same book closes it in greater harmony.”
— Mary McGrory, The Washington Post, March 17, 2002
“People can go for days at a time not talking to anyone outside their immediate
family. There are precious few opportunities for people of different ethnic background, economic levels or ages to sit down together and discuss ideas that are important to them this project provides that opportunity.”
— Nancy Pearl, Director, Washington Center for the Book
“This program is a wonderful opportunity to bring individuals together in the community through a shared reading experience. It is certain to enrich the lives of those who participate.”
— Bill Bogaard, Mayor, Pasadena, California
“I wanted the community to connect, and I wanted a way for us to talk about something shared…it’s a great conversation starter.”
— Gus Garcia, Mayor, Austin, Texas, commenting on the Austin Public Library’s “The Mayor’s Book Club”
All of these reading initiatives share a number of commonalities, ranging from the concept’s populist appeal, its new approach to a basic reading and discussion model, and its ability to create a shared experience of reading among a wide spectrum of people.
How can we have input into the next selection for the next GF Big Read?
ReplyDeleteWe plan to have a survey for folks who participated in the Big Read at the closing event and also (fingers crossed) online so we can get input in all aspects of this Big Read and ideas for future ones. Check out the list of possible Big Read book choices... It's possible our community may want to try a "One Book" community read project that leaves book selection a bit more open. Certainly feel free to email any thoughts to the ggfbigread@gmail.com email address too.
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