ROSWELL READS
A Community-Wide Reading EventImagine hundreds of Roswell residents sharing the experience of reading and discussing a common book and you have the essence of Roswell Reads. It is based on the "One Book...One City" community reading programs held across the country.
The Roswell Reads 2010 selection is: Outcasts United: A Refugee Soccer Team, an American Town by Warren St. John. If you'd like to learn more information, click on the following links, or check out the programs listed below.
Roswell Reads Newsletter, Fall 2009
Roswell Reads Newsletter, December 2009
2010 Roswell Reads Program Guide (includes order form for tickets)
2010 Photo Contest Brochure (includes entry form)
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UPCOMING ROSWELL READS PROGRAMS
ROSWELL READS 2010Photo contest for all ages!
Ongoing until March 7 (the deadline to enter).
Download a 2010 Photo Contest Brochure (includes entry form)
or pick one up at the Roswell Library.
Theme: “Sports are ... ” Photos of the sports experience.
Call the Roswell Library for more details.
(770) 640-3075
ROSWELL READS 2010
What’s It All About?
Monday, February 8. 7:00 p.m.
Refugee Resettlement Agencies and Their Work
Presented by Paedia Mixon
ROSWELL READS 2010
Noonday Nosh Book Club
Book discussion of Outcasts United ...
Tuesday, February 16. 12:00 p.m.
Roswell Library Meeting Room
ROSWELL READS 2010
Monday Night with Mary Apps
Book discussion of Outcasts United ...
Monday, February 22. 7:00 p.m.
Roswell Library Meeting Room
ROSWELL READS 2010
Mystery Readers’ Book Club
Selection: Field of Thirteen by Dick Francis
Tuesday, February 23. 6:30 p.m.
Roswell Library Meeting Room
ROSWELL READS 2010
Youth in Sports: A Forum
Saturday, February 27. 2:00 p.m.
Perspectives by an Official, a Professional Coach, an Athlete, and a Parent
The discussion will be lead by Leo Barker (head football coach at Roswell High School and former NFL player), Sue Scheer (head LAX coach at Roswell High School), Jim Farmer (Umpire Crew Chief for Roswell High School), and former NFL player Kalimba Edwards.
ROSWELL READS 2010
Soccer for Dummies (All Ages)
Sunday, February 28. 2:00 p.m.
This seminar will be lead by Bob Rumble from Roswell High School.
ROSWELL READS 2010
Saturday Scoreboard
Book discussion of Outcasts United ...
Saturday, March 6. 2:00 p.m.
Roswell Library Meeting Room
ROSWELL READS 2010
Soccer Clinic Series
Sunday, March 7. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Soccer Clinic I (Ages 6 - 10)
Waller Park Extension
Lower Field
The Soccer clinics will be taught by high school varsity players.
ROSWELL READS 2010
Photo contest for all ages!
Theme: “Sports are ... ” Photos of the sports experience.
Deadline: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Call the Roswell Library for more details.
(770) 640-3075
ROSWELL READS 2010
Exhibit of Photography Contest Photos
“Sports are …”
March 13 - March 31, 2010
Branch Hours
Roswell Library
ROSWELL READS 2010
Soccer Clinic Series
Sunday, March 14. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Soccer Clinic II (Ages 10 and up)
Waller Park Extension
Lower Field
The Soccer clinics will be taught by high school varsity players.
ROSWELL READS 2010
Journalism Today
Sportswriting, Editorials, and Freelancing
Monday, March 15. 7:00 p.m.
Presenters will include two editors from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Ray Cox (Sports Editor) and Shawn McIntosh (Public Editor), and free lance writer Marcia Killingsworth.
ROSWELL READS 2010
FINAL EVENT– A LITERARY FEST!
with author Warren St. John
Saturday, March 20, 2010
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Roswell Adult Recreation Center
830 Grimes Bridge Road
(770) 641-3950
Tickets are $15 each or $10 each for children under 12. Each ticket includes a meal. Tickets may be purchased at the Friends of the Roswell Library’s Book Corner, just inside the Roswell Library.
BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SIGNING AT THE FINAL EVENT!
MISSION STATEMENT
Roswell Reads ... a City Reading is the shared experience that Roswell residents have when they come together as a community to read and discuss a common book. This community building event involves people in reading and talking about issues and ideas presented in a book they have all read.
The book chosen should have strong characters and present themes that address the human condition. Authors from the Southeast are strongly considered. The book should appeal to adults and teens alike as well as people of various cultures and ethnic backgrounds who live in Roswell. If possible, we choose a complementary book for children so that a younger audience can also be involved.
ABOUT ROSWELL READS
A Roswell Reads Steering Committee carefully considers several titles for its annual selection. After much discussion, one title is named. The selection is announced at the December Roswell City Council Meeting.
In January, February, and March, events and activities that relate to the book's theme(s) are planned and held at various locations around Roswell. These programs include book discussions, a photography contest, panel discussions, and at least one program for children.
Roswell Reads ... a City Reading concludes with a Literary Luncheon with the author or person of important interest related to the book. Tickets are required (for a nominal fee) and are for sale beginning in mid-January. (The 2007 Luncheon was so successful that it won a City of Roswell Cultural Arts Board's CABY Award.)
If you would like to participate in next year's program or would like to serve on the steering committee, please contact Louise Conti, Manager of the Roswell Library, by clicking her name: Louise Conti
PREVIOUS SELECTIONS
2006Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam
2007
The Valley of Light by Terry Kay
Winner of the 2007 City of Roswell Cultural Arts Board's CABY Award
2008
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
2009
Them by Nathan McCall
2010
Outcasts United: A Refugee Soccer Team, an American Town by Warren St. John.