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Copies Of One Maryland One Book Pick Wander Aroud The State
Posted July 18, 2011
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Free "Wandering Books" of Alexie's "True Diary" Hit the Road
Baltimore, MD - Free copies of the 2011 One Maryland One Book (OMOB) program; have been released around the state of Maryland with a unique and fun campaign to entice new participants, called "Wandering Books." A social media campaign utilizing Facebook and Twitter will support the promotion.
About One Maryland One Book
One Maryland One Book (OMOB), a program of the Maryland Center for the Book, brings diverse groups of Marylanders together in library, school, and community settings to share a common reading experience through book discussions and companion programming. The 2011 One Maryland One Book selection is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, a semi-autobiographical work by Sherman Alexie. The book details the life of Arnold Spirit (a.k.a. Junior), a 14-year-old budding cartoonist living on a Spokane Indian reservation in Washington State. The novel, a 2007 National Book Award winner, tackles poverty, bullying and family struggles.
About "Wandering Books"
What is a "Wandering Book"? Free copies will be left for lucky readers at 11 counties and Baltimore City, from Laundromats and cafes to doctor's offices, encouraging Marylanders to read the OMOB pick and participate. Readers are asked to log onto www.bookcrossing.com and register their book's ID number, leave a comment or review, then return it to the "reading wild" for the next person to find. Instructions located on the inside cover of the book jacket will provide readers with instructions and participation is free. Readers who leave a review or comment will be automatically entered to win a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble when the campaign ends in the fall. "The wandering books promotion is a great way for people to get involved with the program," says OMOB Coordinator Andrea Lewis. "You get to have a little fun while searching for a free copy to read, and then find a creative spot to drop the book off for the next person to find."
Social media plays a critical role in launching and sustaining the campaign. "We also want to engage our younger constituents, many of whom interact with the Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) via our social media outlets," says new MHC Communications Manager Michele Baylin. "We're asking for suggestions of places to leave copies, we will be tweeting and posting clues, and more." MHC connects to over 2,600 Marylanders on Facebook and 1,370+ Twitter followers. Users can also "LIKE" the OMOB Facebook page to join discussions, take fun polls, and access other dynamic media about the book or the author.
About the Maryland Humanities Council
The Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) is a statewide, educational 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which utilizes the humanities to encourage informed dialogue and increased civic engagement. MHC encourages Marylanders with different backgrounds and viewpoints to see, hear, and learn more about others and themselves because only informed engaged citizens can build healthy, democratic societies. To learn more, visit www.mdhc.org.
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