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About GO READ
Bringing Richmond area residents together
to read and discuss the same book at the same time
White People by Allan Gurganus
GO READ is a three-year initiative to build a stronger community through reading and discussion. One book of literary fiction is chosen each year to be read and discussed over a three-month period ending with a residency by the featured author. GO READ programs are held in libraries, schools, and book discussion groups. Community organizations are encouraged to be involved in the way that best meets their mission. This unique program will have a long lasting impact on the community by: increasing interaction based on a shared reading experience; bringing major authors to a new and diverse audience; promoting discussion between people of different ages and backgrounds; and bringing more people into libraries and book stores.
In 2002 over 30,000 adults and young adults read and discussed Ernest J. Gaines’ novel, A Lesson Before Dying. In 2003, it is estimated that over 50,000 people participated in the GO READ project featuring The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien and various companion books appropriate for younger audiences. This conservative estimate is based on participation by schools and community organizations, circulation figures from area libraries, sales from local bookstores, web site information, and attendance at various GO READ events.
White People by Allan Gurganus has been selected for the 2004 reading. This award winning collection of short stories explores the human experience – black and white, gay and straight, young and old, and especially southern. Mr. Gurganus will visit the Richmond community on November 11. Make plans today to get your community group involved.
To post your GO READ activity or to find more information about upcoming events please visit the web site, www.goreadrichmond.com, or call the GO READ office at 804-646-0290.
GO READ
c/o Richmond Public Library
101 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804.646.0290
Email: goreadrichmond@aol.com
Web Listing: E-mail your GO READ event
GO READ Web site maintained by TimesDispatch.com and the Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Our Community Book Group: Richmond, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico”