Arizonans have voted and chosen the ONEBOOK
they want to read in 2012!

Arizona: 100 Years Grand
by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger

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What is ONEBOOKAZ?

Brought to Arizona in 2002, and coordinated by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (ASLAPR), a division of the Secretary of State, ONEBOOKAZ is an exciting program that brings communities together through literature. Beginning in April every year, this program encourages communities across the State of Arizona to read the same book at the same time and participate in discussions and programs centered around that book. One title is chosen for adults to read, and one title is chosen for kids. The goals of ONEBOOKAZ are:

• To celebrate literature in the State of Arizona by encouraging the reading and exploration of a book.
• To foster a sense of community through the shared experience of reading the same book, discussing themes and involving participants in the statewide events connected with the book.
• To bring people together through public programs such as book discussions, author readings and signing events, panel discussions, traveling presentations, and special events.
• To nurture partnerships between libraries, schools, museums, other allied institutions, the media, commercial vendors, the authors and the public.

An exciting new goal was added to help Arizonans read their way to the upcoming State Centennial. Beginning in 2007 and continuing through 2012, all the ONEBOOKS for adults and kids center on Arizona topics and themes.

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