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.
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.
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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.)