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Voices, One Nation @ your library* initiative celebratesdiversity in literature
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ALA NEWS
For Immediate Release
January 27, 2005
Contact: Deborah Davis, Campaign Manager
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"Many Voices, One Nation @ your library" initiative celebrates
diversity in literature; Libraries invited to host event during National
Library Week
ALA President Carol Brey-Casiano has announced a new national program that
celebrates the diversity in the literature of our country and the unifying role
that libraries play in building a literate nation. Called "Many
Voices, One Nation @ your library," the program is part of Brey's
presidential initiatives for 2005.
As part of the initiative, ALA Chapters have been invited to contribute two
annotated book selections to a Many Voices, One Nation Booklist. The titles
should represent the uniqueness, diversity, and/or heritage of their state or
region. One title will be for children or young adults and the second
will be for adult readers. The books may be fiction or nonfiction, and there is
no restriction on publication date. The resulting list will showcase the
diverse voices that exist in our nation and its literature. The booklist will
be continually updated at www.ala.org/manyvoices.
"This program provides a unique opportunity for libraries to stand up and speak
out for the richness of our nation's literature and the diverse voices it
represents," said Brey-Casiano. "I hope that libraries across the
country will join me in this celebration of reading."
On Monday, April 11, 2005, during National Library Week, libraries are urged to
host a Many Voices, One Nation, One Night @ your library� program that
showcases the community's literary heritage and serves as a celebration of
reading. Libraries are encouraged to invite local authors, dignitaries and
residents to participate in a "read-aloud" portion that feature
selections from the Many Voices, One Nation booklist or other books that
represent the community, state or region. Libraries also might want to invite
diverse groups to read and present on a relevant topic and should consider
collaborating with other libraries in their area to create a community-wide
presence.
Materials are available to help libraries in their planning. They include a tip
sheet, downloadable logo, sample press release and sample radio PSAs to
announce the Many Voices, One Nation, One Night event locally. The logo and
press materials are available in both English and Spanish. All are posted at www.ala.org/manyvoices and on The
Campaign for America's Libraries Website at www.ala.org/@yourlibrary.
Click on the Many Voices, One Nation icon.
To let ALA know how your library is participating in the Many Voices, One
Nation initiative, please send an email to Giovanni Rivas in the ALA Governance
Office at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Deborah L. Davis, Manager
@ your library
The Campaign for America's Libraries
312-280-2148
Fax:312-944-8520
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