The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Holyoke Community College is proud to be a collaborator again this year for this community event.

What is One-Book Holyoke?

The idea is simple: Holyoke residents read a selected book during a set period of time. Participants then come together for a variety of activities planned around the book. 2010 will mark our fourth annual "One Book Holyoke" community-wide programming.

One-Book Holyoke takes place for an eight-week period beginning in October 2010 through November 2010.

One Book Holyoke's Opening Reception

Thursday, 10/14/10, 7pm, Holyoke High School Auditorium
Refreshments will be served.

Vietnam veteran speakers Jim Munroe and Gumersindo Gomez
Holyoke High School Chorus
Holyoke High School band
Dramatic Read (from title chapter) by Enchanted Circle Theater
Greetings from Mayor Pluta

Presenters:

Actor (Dramatic Shorts) Biography - John Haag has narrated over 70 titles in a wide range of genres for the National Library Service’s reading program for the vision impaired, as well as for commercial publishers, including Recorded Books, Audible, Oasis Audio and Hovel Audio. You can find samples of John’s vocal work on his website (http://www.johnhaag.biz/). He has performed with Enchanted Circle Theater in BETWEEN THE CANALS: The Evolution of a Mill Town.

For more information and updated events click on this link to One Book Holyoke.

We suggest you check out the The Big Read website from the National Endowment for the Arts. The site contains other books chosen around the country with information about the Authors, Reader's Guides, Teacher's Guides and a Radio Show with excerpts from the book as well as a discussion. Tune in.