The Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis Public Schools and other libraries and schools throughout the metro area will launch a "One Book" celebration beginning September 15, 2002. The "Twin Cities One Book" project aims to bring adult and young adult readers together to share a book that both groups can enjoy. Metronet, the metropolitan library organization serving all types of libraries, is piloting the project with funding from the federal Library Services and Technology Act.
"Twin Cities One Book" will celebrate author Gary Paulsen, who writes for young adults and adults and whose numerous books have wide multi-generational appeal. This fall libraries will promote "Hatchet," Paulsen's realistic novel about Brian, a 13-year-old boy who survives a plane crash in the remote Canadian wilderness and then lives in the woods on his own for nearly two months. The hero's story continues through four additional books and Paulsen's autobiographical memoir, "Guts." Metronet Executive Director Baxter said Paulsen is an ideal choice because he led a very difficult life growing up, and he credits reading in libraries with helping to steer him in the right direction. Paulsen grew up in Minnesota and has lived many of the stories he tells. Now a resident of the American Southwest, he continues to write from his own life experiences. Paulsen will speak at the Children's Theater on October 25 for school children and October 26 for the general public; tickets will be available at libraries. In September and October, he will engage in several online book chats sponsored by Hennepin County Library. Four films based on the "Brian" series will be shown at Minneapolis Public Libraries and other libraries throughout the metro area, and a number of additional regional events during the two-month celebration will be announced on the One Book website at http://www.twincitiesonebook.org. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
