One Book/One School Sources

As we look at ways to share books, here are some sources.

Read to Them - Richmond, VAOne School, One Book is a program designed to create a shared reading experience within a single elementary school community. A chapter book is chosen, every student receives a copy, and every family reads that book at home over the course of a single month. Activities at school coordinate, promote and enrich the shared reading experience.  

Education World

Driven by the desire to enhance literacy skills and bring generations together, many schools are not just taking part in community reading activities but organizing them. Known as "One Book" programs, the projects engage community members, students, and their families in reading one literary selection. The unique benefits of the experience surface when the varied "readers" -- whether age 8 or 80 -- discuss the insights they have gathered from the book. A One Book program might be perfect for your school. Included: Read about One Book programs in three schools. Plus tips for choosing the right literary selection for a community read. - See more at: http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin502.shtml#sthash.e9KYDKGE.dpuf

One Book Library Journal 

Organizations in every state in America, plus the District of Columbia, have hosted a community wide reading program at one point or another, according to the Library of Congress. So-called One Book programs are everywhere. (Visit read.gov to see all the programs listed by author.)
However, to engage the entire community, whether municipality, county, region, or state, successfully in a community­wide reading event takes planning as well as skill and enthusiasm. LJ spoke with reads veterans from around the country to learn what worked for them—and what could work for your library.