What is a One Book initiative?

One Book initiatives aim to connect their community members through the shared experience of reading. Sometimes called One Book, One Community, this program supports reading and celebrates books and writing. A One Book event traditionally involves encouraging community members to read the same book while providing a space to discuss their thoughts and feelings. Often there will be a culminating event with the opportunity to meet the author of the featured book.

 

Why is a One Book community event important?

These programs invite the entire community to come together and start a conversation about important topics that aren’t always talked about. All community members have an equal opportunity to participate as these events are free and open to everyone, regardless of age or background.

 

Why have we decided to create a One Book initiative in Niagara?

We believe that a great book has the power to entertain but also to bring people together and generate discussions about important issues. With that in mind, we wanted to provide the Niagara Region with an opportunity to have these conversations.

Creating a healthy and vibrant community is a priority in Niagara as highlighted in the Niagara Region’s latest Strategic Plan. Our One Book, One Niagara event is our way of helping to achieve this goal by providing all Niagara residents with the opportunity to come together to read, grow, and discuss.

While this is the first region wide literacy event in Niagara, it will not be the last! Our goal is for One Book, One Niagara to become an annual event for everyone in the region to enjoy.