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One Book, One Boulder County is a community-wide reading program presented by Boulder County's Libraries, planned to bring the community together through the reading of a single book. One Book, One Boulder was initiated by the Boulder Public Library and the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Sponsored by your Daily Camera and: City of Boulder, Boulder Public Library Foundation, Boulder Arts Commission, Friends of the Longmont Library, Lafayette Public Library, Louisville Public Library, Nederland Community Library, High Plains Library District (Erie Library), University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder Valley School District, GO Boulder, KGNU radio, 8Days-a-Week, and the Hotel Boulderado. The 2009 book selection is Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, winner of the 1978 Newbery Award.
Watch for the One Book Program Guide inserted in your Daily Camera on Monday, March 30, or pick one up at any Boulder County library or bookstore for information on other programs, including book discussions and film screenings.
One Book Main Events
Dinner to Welcome Katherine Paterson to Boulder
Thursday, April 30, at 6:30pm
Come to a dinner to welcome Bridge to Terabithia author Katherine Paterson to Boulder, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., in Boulder. The cost of the dinner is $35/person. Reservations: Carol Heepke, 303-441-3196 or email: heepkec@boulderlibrary.org
**NOTE CHANGE: Katherine Paterson was unable to make the trip at the last minute, so her son, David Paterson, an award-winning playwright and screenwriter for the film version of "Bridge to Terabithia," will speak at the dinner on her behalf.
"Bridge to Terabithia" author talk at Macky Auditorium on the CU campus
Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m.
**NOTE CHANGE: Katherine Paterson was unable to make the trip at the last minute, so her son, David Paterson, an award-winning playwright and screenwriter for the film version of "Bridge to Terabithia," will speak at the dinner on her behalf.
Admission: FREE - no tickets necessary.
David Patterson
An Award-winning playwright and screenwriter, David has penned over two-dozen plays, 12 of which are published through Samuel French Inc. His works have been performed throughout the world and he is the only playwright ever to have three plays premier on the New York City stage in one month.
In 2005 David decided to venture into the world of film. He adapted his play FINGER PAINTING IN A MURPHYBED into a screenplay and produced it. As LOVE, LUDLOW, the film premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews; “Another Sundance Treasure!” Roger Ebert reported. He sold the film to The Sundance Channel, Starz Channel and Warner Home Video. The screenplay was nominated for the HUMANITAS award for excellence in screenwriting.
David’s second feature, a film adaptation of BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, was released in the Spring 2007 by Walt Disney Pictures and went on to become one of the most successful releases of 2007. He currently has a film short, OPEN AIR, starring MUNICH’s Lynn Cohen, in this year’s film festival circuit. OPEN AIR is screening at such prominent festivals as East Lansing, Sedona, The Palm Beach International Film Festival and the prestigious Rhode Island International Film Festival.
An Adjunct Professor of screenwriting of NYIT of Manhattan, and serving on the Film Advisory Board for the Savannah and Big Apple Film Festivals, David has served as a panelist for numerous film festivals in the U.S. and a broad, and is in great demand as a guest lecturer and motivational speaker at colleges and Universities, most recently lecturing at Palo Loma University in San Diego and American University in Washington D.C.
David is also a fireman with the Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department and his memoires as a rescue worker on 9/11 were published in the novel 911-Book of Help, with his royalties going to scholarships for children who lost parents in the tragedy.
David is currently in pre-production for two features, PIECES OF THE SKY and THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS. GILLY is set to begin shooting this June.
2009 One Book, One Boulder County selection announced
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
The 2009 One Book, One Boulder County book selection is Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson's classic 1977 children's novel. The book, about two children who create a magical forest kingdom, won the 1978 Newbery Medal, the most prestigious award for children's literature.
"The 2009 One Book, One Boulder County selection, Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson, is a Newbery Award winning book that brings together families and readers from all segments of the county," said Boulder Mayor Matt Appelbaum. "It is a moving exploration of the power of imagination and a terrific example of why books matter: it's way better than the movie! We are pleased to be in our fourth year of offering this community reading program and hope you enjoy reading or re-reading this timeless book. Join your neighbors for One Book community events, talks and programs throughout April, including a free talk by Katherine Paterson at Macky on May 1."
Several public library systems in Boulder County will host the 2009 One Book, One Boulder County program, along with the Boulder Valley School District and the University of Colorado (CU). This reading and discussion program encourages residents to read the same book at the same time to create a county-wide book club. For the project's culminating programs, author Katherine Paterson will visit Boulder on April 30 and May 1 for public speaking events on the CU campus.
Bridge to Terabithia is a book about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom. Paterson drew inspiration for the novel from a real event that occurred in August 1974, when a friend of her son was struck by lightning at a beach and died. In "Bridge to Terabithia," Jesse befriends a new neighbor, Leslie, after he loses a footrace to her at school. Through his friendship with Leslie, and his ultimate tragic loss of her, Jesse is transformed. He becomes courageous and lets go of the anger and frustration that had plagued him before knowing her.
A classic of children's literature, the book is studied in English classes around the world. A 1986 TV movie was produced by PBS. A theatrical film version, by Disney and Walden Media, was released in 2007. A free screening of this film will be introduced by Denver actress AnnaSophia Robb, who played the role of Leslie, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, in the Main Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd.
All community members are invited to join neighbors and friends for book discussions and special events presented during the month of April. While One Book, One Boulder County culminates with Paterson's visit, there will be numerous opportunities to discuss the book in libraries, bookstores, on the CU campus and in Boulder Valley schools.
A complete list of programs will be available by March 1. With the exception of a dinner welcoming Katherine Paterson to Boulder on April 30, all programs are free, thanks to a generous grant from the Boulder Public Library Foundation. Paterson will appear at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1 in Macky Auditorium on the CU campus.
Information: Carol, Heepke, Boulder Public Library, 303-441-3196.