One Book Arizona Authors' Night

Refreshments will be served

Tuesday, April 15, 1:00p at Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College Library, South West Reading Room, 3rd floor
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85202

Meet local Tucson author, Nancy Turner, who will discuss her book, These
Is My Words. Books will be available for purchase, cash only. Light
refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Zoe Luter | Phone: 480-461-7286 |

Wednesday, April 16, 9:00a - 11:00a at Phoenix College
Thursday, April 24, 5:30p - 8:30p at Phoenix College

Meet the Authors of Books Selected for 2008's OneBookAZ
Books will be available for purchase and the authors will be available to sign books after the event

Brought to Arizona in 2002, and coordinated by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (ASLAPR), 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 has been 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 will center on Arizona topics and themes. As Arizona prepares for its Centennial in 2012, ONEBOOKAZ provides an opportunity for its citizens:

To come together to read and discuss books that will increase their knowledge and appreciation of Arizona's unique history and culture

2008 Nominees

For More Information...

Cindy Ortega, Phoenix College, (602) 285-7768