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Funding for this project is provided by the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the West Virginia Library Commission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We share a history, now share a book.

is a state-wide book discussion group designed to promote dialogue among community members gathered in various locations throughout the state.  To accomplish this goal, participants are urged to join book discussion groups and attend related special events, such as meeting the author, character portrayals, movies, and workshops.


Since the state-wide book discussion group is designed to promote dialogue among community members, One Book, One West Virginia offers the following support materials to enliven and inspire your discussion.

2008 Selection-Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani

Special Events
    Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Program
The 2008 Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Program is made possible with financial support from the West Virginia Humanities Council, the West Virginia Center for the Book,  and the Shepherd University Foundation.

Support Materials 
    Participant Evaluation
    Discussion Starters
    Teaching Resources
    Poster

Discussion Groups

Important Links

2007 Selection-Colored People by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Special Events
    Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Program
The 2007 Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Program is made possible with financial support from the West Virginia Humanities Council, the West Virginia Center for the Book,  and the Shepherd University Foundation.

Support Materials
    Program Evaluation
    Participant Evaluation
    Discussion Starters
    Flyer and Poster
    Teaching Resources

Discussion Groups

Important Links

2006 Selection-Night of the Hunter by Davis Grubb
Celebrates the literary style that inspired Hollywood in the making of the movie by the same name.
         
 
Support Materials

Discussion Groups

2005 Selection-Follow the River by James Alexander Thom
Commemorates the 250th anniversary of Mary Ingles’ incredible escape and journey. Vividly captures the insurmountable bravery and endurance of this pioneer woman as well as the strength of the rivers she used as her guides on her 800 mile trek home.
       

Support Materials

Discussion Groups
 

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