Greenwich Reads Together

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Mission Statement

Greenwich Reads Together: a community-wide reading experience which engages all of Greenwich in exploring a single book.

About Greenwich Reads Together

Greenwich Reads Together is a community-wide reading experience which will engage all of Greenwich in exploring a single book. Several community organizations have formed a Steering Committee to lead this effort including Greenwich Arts Council, Greenwich Boys and Girls Club, Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich Library and the YWCA of Greenwich. In Winter/Spring 2011, the whole community will explore a single book through discussions, programs and lectures.

Selection Criteria

• High literary quality
• Reflective of universal issues
• Currently in print and available in large quantities
• Available in multiple formats, including paperback, e-book, audiobook, large print, etc.
• Capable of generating thought-provoking discussions
• Lends itself to engaging public programs
• Appeals to a diverse population

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Community Partners

• Greenwich Arts Council
• Greenwich Boys and Girls Club
• Greenwich Historical Society
• Friends of Greenwich Library
• YWCA of Greenwich

For more information:

• The Big Read
• Random House "One Book, One Community" information
• American Library Association
• The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
• "One Book" Reading Promotion Projects