One Book One Community of Monroe County

One Book One Community of Monroe County One Book, One Community of Monroe County What if everyone read the same book and then joined all those readers in talking about it?

That's the idea behind One Book, One Community of Monroe County. The residents of Monroe County have annually celebrated an outstanding book since 2007. This community-wide reading initiative began in 2007 with participation in The Big Read, a program supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The Big Read was designed to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture.

Participants were required to read a book chosen from a list of American classics. When grant funding was not available in 2011, Monroe County shifted to One Book, One Community. One Book, One Community of Monroe County, which was modeled after a program developed by the American Library Association, was launched in 2011 as an opportunity to engage and enlighten Monroe County residents, foster a sense of community and create a culture of reading county-wide. Every book means something unique to each reader, and reading is often a solitary act. One Book, One Community of Monroe County brings readers together, creating connections between Monroe County residents and literature. Each year, the One Book, One Community of Monroe County selection committee chooses a readily available and discussable book written by a major author, and invites Monroe County residents to read the same book at the same time and discuss it through a series of free programs running approximately one month. Each year's events feature book discussions and free county-wide community activities related to the themes raised by provocative and inspiring stories. One Book, One Community of Monroe County aims to enrich the experience of reading for everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, income or the neighborhood they call home.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s One Amazing One Book One Community Program. We will soon be in the p...
04/15/2013

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s One Amazing One Book One Community Program. We will soon be in the planning stages for next year’s program and we can use your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey for this year’s program.

https://www.monroeccc.edu/forms/OBOC-Survey.aspx

Click all that apply: I wasn't aware of the project The subject material/book didn't appeal to me I couldn't find the book I would have participated as part of the reading group, but didn't know where to connect I couldn't afford the book and don't have a library card I didn't have time Other

04/15/2013

Tomorrow!
One Book, One Community of Monroe County
Book Discussion: “One Amazing Thing” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Tuesday, April 16 / 6:30 p.m.

RASEY MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
4349 Oak Drive • Luna Pier

Join members of the Luna Pier Book Club to discuss this year's selection, One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

04/12/2013

Tonight we bring an AMAZING month to a close. There are only 14 tickets left. Get them while they're hot!

One Book, One Community of Monroe County
Closing Event: Indian / Asian Buffet
Friday, April 12 / 5:00 p.m.

DINING ROOM - AUDREY M. WARRICK STUDENT SERVICES / ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1555 S. Raisinville Road • Monroe

The MCCC Culinary Arts students will prepare a lavish buffet of authentic Indian/Asian dishes. Reservations are required. Tickets for this event are currently available at the MCCC Cashier or by calling 734-384-4231. Cost $20.00 per person.

04/11/2013

Tomorrow! One Book, One Community of Monroe County
Closing Event: Indian / Asian Buffet
Friday, April 12 / 5:00 p.m.

DINING ROOM - AUDREY M. WARRICK STUDENT SERVICES / ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1555 S. Raisinville Road • Monroe

The MCCC Culinary Arts students will prepare a lavish buffet of authentic Indian/Asian dishes. Reservations are required. Tickets for this event are currently available at the MCCC Cashier or by calling 734-384-4231. Cost $20.00 per person.

Please hurry, there are only a small number of tickets left to purchase.

04/10/2013
04/10/2013

Please tell your friends about our page, One Book One Community of Monroe County.

Performer and educator, Yvonne Healy, teaches storytelling and performing skills to teens and adults. Adults and teens e...
04/10/2013

Performer and educator, Yvonne Healy, teaches storytelling and performing skills to teens and adults. Adults and teens enjoy developing their own innate skills through Yvonne’s innovative combination of theatre games and other interactive exercises. On April 2, Healy conducted a storytelling workshop for MCCC students and community members. For more information about Ms. Healy, please visit www.YHealy.com.

One Book, One Community Kick-off 2013
03/19/2013

One Book, One Community Kick-off 2013

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, author of “One Amazing Thing,” this year’s One Book, One Community of Monroe County selectio...
01/31/2013

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, author of “One Amazing Thing,” this year’s One Book, One Community of Monroe County selection, will be in Monroe in March.

Ms. Divakaruni will discuss her book at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center at 7 p.m. March 27, 2013.

Her appearance is one of many events planned for One Book, One Community from March 18 to April 24, 2013.

One Book, One Community of Monroe County is an annual community reading program modeled after a similar program developed by the American Library Association.


One Book, One Community promotes the value of reading by recommending a book that links community members in a common conversation through readings, group discussions, programs and other events.


“One Amazing Thing” tells the story of nine people struggling to survive together after being trapped by an earthquake. Faced with the possibility of death, one of them suggests that they share “One Amazing Thing” about their lives.

Books are available at the MCCC bookstore, Book Nook and Books-A-Million.

Partnering community organizations include the Book Nook, Books-A-Million, the Foundation at Monroe County Community College, Meadow Montessori, the MEEMIC Foundation, MCCC, the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau, the Monroe County Library System, the Monroe Publishing Co. and The Monroe Evening News and St. Mary Catholic Central High School.

More details on events will be posted at www.monroeccc.edu/onebook as they become available.

06/22/2012

The committee of One Book, One Community of Monroe County announced next year’s book selection: "One Amazing Thing" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

"One Amazing Thing" tells the story of nine people struggling to survive together after being trapped by an earthquake. Faced with the possibility of death, one of them suggests they share “one amazing thing” about their lives. The book brings together people from all walks of life to tell a story about the power of human expression.

The committee is planning programs that will take place in the community from March 18 to April 12, 2013

Books are available from Monroe County Community College bookstore, Book Nook and Books-a-Million.

The book March by Geraldine Brooks was selected for the 2012 program that took place around the community from March 11 to April 4, 2012.

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