One Book Baltimore
One Book Baltimore provides opportunities for Baltimore City 7th and 8th graders, their families, and community members to connect through literature by reading the same book.
One Book Baltimore, now in its fifth year, is a collaboration among several local organizations to provide opportunities for Baltimore City 7th and 8th graders, their families, and community members to connect through literature by reading the same book. Discussions and programming will be held across the city this fall to spark conversations focused on peace and how to promote change in our community.
The 2022 One Book Baltimore selection is Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
Author Yamile Saied Méndez
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
The recipient of the 2021 Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Medal and one of BuzzFeed's Must-Read YA Books of 2020, Furia is a powerful contemporary YA novel set in Argentina about a rising soccer star who must put everything on the line—even her blooming love story—to follow her dreams.
Beginning with the author’s visit to Baltimore and a kickoff event on November 10, the Pratt will launch a host of discussions and programming held across the city to spark conversations focused on peace and how to promote change in our community, as well as themes of identity, culture, and growth. The program will begin in November and extend through February, culminating in another visit from Yamile Saied Méndez and a student showcase.
Upcoming One Book Baltimore Events
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Bring home and create different arts and crafts from the Govans Branch! This month, celebrate this year's One Book…December 5 -
In honor of the 2022 One Book Baltimore selection, Furia, join Creative Alliance's Artesanas to celebrate Latinx…December 6, 3 PM -
The past two years have been filled with growth and loss. Many have found their voice and/or given voices to those who have…December 6, 3 PM -
In honor of the 2022 One Book Baltimore selection Furia, Yamile Saied Méndez, the Pratt welcomes…December 6, 3 PM -
In honor of the 2022 One Book Baltimore selection, Furia, join Creative Alliance's Artesanas to celebrate Latinx…December 7, 3 PM
A Community Collaboration
One Book Baltimore is a collaboration between the T. Rowe Price Foundation, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and Baltimore City Public Schools.
Media sponsorship is provided by WBAL, Somos Baltimore Latino, and Mundo Latino Newspaper of Baltimore.
