One Maryland One Book
The whole state is reading Outcasts United, a book about building community in our constantly growing and changing environment. Join us to kick off two months worth of special programming related to the book. Events include book discussions, movie screenings, World Cup Soccer on the PS3, and memoir workshops.
One Maryland One Book Kickoff
Thursday, September 2
7-8:30pm
Calvert Library
Prince Frederick
The kickoff will feature a short presentation by Armenian Norik Katsakhyan who has his own fascinating story of immigration and assimilation in Calvert County. His presentation will be followed by an opportunity for our own community building through World Cup Soccer on the PlayStation3.
Outcasts United is the story of a soccer team of refugee boys from war zones in Liberia, Congo, Sudan, Iraq and Afghanistan called the "Fugees"; their coach, Luma Mufleh; and the town where they live--Clarkston, Georgia--a sleepy, Southern town upended by refugee resettlement. The story is not only an inspiring tale of a small town becoming global, but also a story about resilience, the power of one person to make a difference and the challenge of creating community in a place where people seem to have little in common.
Outcasts United was selected by a volunteer committee of librarians, educators, authors, journalists and bibliophiles from a list of over 160 titles submitted from readers across the state.
The committee overwhelmingly supported this choice, explaining, "[Outcasts United] is a story of determination, kindness, caring and overcoming obstacles. It is the story of hope and the quest for freedom and economic survival; that is why people come to America."
Learn more about Warren St. John, Outcasts United and the Fugees at www.outcastsunited.com.
One Maryland One Book is coordinated by the Maryland Center for the Book, a program of the Maryland Humanities Council.
Creative Memoir Workshop
(Themes: Newcomer to America or community-building)
Wedesday, Sept. 8
2-4pm
Calvert Library
Prince Frederick
Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring your piece of memoir, word count 500-800 words, 12 copies double-spaced, to work on and share.
Book Discussions
Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Women's Quest to Make a Difference is an exceptional book a story about building community in our constantly growing and changing environment. Let's talk about it!
Tuesday, Sept. 7
7-8:30pm
Calvert Library
Prince Frederick
Monday, Sept. 13
7-8:30pm
Twin Beaches Branch
at North Beach Town Center Apartments
(8933 Chesapeake Ave.)
Wednesday, Sept. 15
2-3:30pm
Fairview Branch
Thursday, Sept. 16
2-3:30pm
Southern Branch
Online book discussions are also going on through our Facebook page.
An Evening with the Author Warren St. John
Monday, Sept. 27
7-8:30pm
Huntingtown HS
Books will be available for sale and signing. Possible special appearance by DC United Soccer representatives!
For more information about any One Maryland One Book event, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.