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Book Discussion Programs

Book Discussion Resources
Resources for a variety of discussion program guides, including civic sources, Reading Group Choices, and Book Group Buzz as well as guides developed by the ALA Public Programs Office. Read more...

Becoming American—New Immigration Stories
“Becoming American—New Immigration Stories” is a project designed to provide libraries throughout the United States with a selection of excellent books on immigrant literature for adults and families. Read more...

The Big Read
Brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment. Read more...

Great Stories CLUB
Reaches underserved, troubled teens through books that are relevant to their lives, inviting them to read and keep the books, and encourages them to consider and discuss each title with a group of their peers. Read more...

Let's Talk About It
Explores a larger, overarching theme through the lens of the humanities—that is, by relating the readings to historical trends and events, other works of literature, philosophical and ethical considerations. Read more...

One Book, One Community
The ALA Public Programs Office has developed several resources for librarians building community-wide reading programs, including a CD containing an extensive planning guide and customizable graphics for “One Book” programs. Read more...

Soul of a People: Voices from the Writers' Project
Acquaints audiences with the now virtually forgotten story of the largest cultural experiment in U.S. history—the Federal Writers’ Project (FWP) of the Works Progress Administration—told against the backdrop of the Depression and 1930s America. Read more...

StoryLines America
Considers a featured book, its historical background and literary significance, using it as a lens to examine the experience of living in each area. Read more...