2008 titles:

• Adult - Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson
• Young Adult - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
• Easy Reader - The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman
  by Darcy Pattison; illustrated by Joe Cepeda
  
  

What are the goals of this project?
The goals of BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION are to promote literacy, to create conversations among communities, and to foster critical thinking related to a theme. 

 

When will this year's initiative begin?
The initiative takes place in October 2008. Events will be posted on this site, so check back often. 

 

What is the theme? What books were selected? 
BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION uses a themed approach with selections at different reading levels so that families can read together and readers of all ages can enjoy the conversations generated by these books. 

The 2008 theme is Journeys and Quests. The theme and the books were selected by a committee comprised of educators, librarians and booksellers. The books were selected for their subject matter, writing quality, and reading pleasure. The views of the authors are not the views of the BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION committee, its funders, or participating entities. We hope participants will enjoy the books and find much to discuss with members of their families and communities.

 

 

How did BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION develop?
Participants of the Post-Tribunes former One Region, One Book wanted to continue the synergy found in that four-year project, in which residents all read the same book. BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION is not owned or managed by any one educational or media entity and does not intend to replace other area One Read initiatives. On the contrary, BOOKS TO BRIDGE encourages participation in all programs that foster reading.

 

How can I help?
A donation to BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION allows us to purchase books, plan programs, and coordinate region-wide efforts. Our fiscal agent is Purdue University Calumet. Make checks payable to:      
    Books to Bridge the Region 
    PO Box 2245
    Hammond, IN 46323-0245
 

How can my town, library, school or organization participate?
Complete and return the Participation Response Form as soon as possible.
Send us your events.
Visit the other areas of our website for activity ideas and reading guides.
Contact BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION at 219-931-5100, Ext. 310.

 

What events took place in 2007?

      BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION conducted a signature event for each age category, including a beach clean-up at the Indiana Dunes, storytelling by Dan LeMonnier, a presentation on wolves by Gale Motter of Wolf Park, and a visit by author, Jean Hegland. To access 2007 materials, click here.