Friday, August 4, 2006
Not unlike Oprah's Book Club, Mayor-President Kip Holden has residents clearing shelves at local libraries and bookstores clamoring for a single title. But, never fear, he's not muscling in on the daytime talk show diva's turf.
Holden and others have initiated a community project called One Book One Community.
The OBOC initiative encourages all Baton Rougeans to read a common book in an effort to create dialogue in the community concerning important issues.
The book, Life on the Color Line: The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black by Gregory Howard Williams, is already gripping readers across the Capital City.
Examining issues of race, family and education among others, Life on the Color Line is a captivating autobiographical account of the author's childhood in segregated Virginia.
A series of activities and discussion session are planned in conjunction with the book, including a talk given by the author August 24 at LSU.
To get involved or learn more about the book and any upcoming events, check out onebookbr.org.
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