United We Read

United We Read 2003

Book Selection

Voting Guide

Book Title:Â

Vision Statement

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The vision of the program is to have the Kansas City Metropolitan region residents reading the same book at the same time and begin a community wide discussion around a common theme.

Goals

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Promote reading and literacy

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Build a community of readers

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Broaden exposure to and appreciation for good literature

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Guidelines for Evaluating and Considering a Bookâ€™s Appeal

The committeeâ€™s goal is to select a book with a broad-based appeal to readers of different backgrounds and reading levels. The book should address themes, issues and topics that will encourage and sustain spirited discussion.Â A good, discussible book (books that make successful subjects for discussion tend to have well-developed characters who are dealing with issues in their lives with which readers can identify).

1.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Will this book selection appeal to adults

as well as high school students - our two

primary markets for United We Read?Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5

2.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Does this book have subject matter that would

appeal to a wide cross section of our community?Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5

3.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Is the book relatively â€œeasyâ€