Robbins Library: Nominate A Title For Arlington Reads Together Book Pick

Press release from Robbins Library:

June 15, 2021

The Arlington Reads Together (ART) selection committee is seeking book nominations for the 2022 community-wide read. Have you read a book that explores the issues Arlington is facing? Have an idea for a great community read book?  Please share it with the committee via the 2022 ART Title Nomination form at https://forms.gle/h6B324YQNcAjG6Ty6 by July 9.

Since 2003 the annual Arlington Reads Together program has inspired the community to come together to talk about inspiring ideas through book discussions, author talks, and events for children, teens, and adults. In March 2021, Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum drew hundreds of readers and participants in community programs. Over 200 people attended the feature presentation “A Conversation on Race and Racism with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum.”

Arlington Reads Together is a joint project of the Robbins Library and Envision Arlington’s Diversity Task Group, and is sponsored by the Arlington Libraries Foundation with additional partner support. Addressing issues of diversity is a theme the committee looks for in books and places at the center of the community read program. Arlingtonians are encouraged to think about the diversity issues the town is facing: racial, religious, immigration, population transition, changing socioeconomics, cultural competence, etc.  

Now entering its 20th year, the Arlington Reads Together program strives to connect people through shared experiences, strengthening bonds within our town, exploring ideas to break down preconceptions or stereotypes and giving people the opportunity to explore one topic–together. 

Suggestions and questions can be directed to Anna Litten at alitten@minlib.net or 781-316-3202.

This press release was produced by Robbins Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.