They Poured Fire on Us From
the Sky Written by Alphonsion Deng, Benson
Deng, Benjamin Ajak, Judy A. Bernstein
The Huntington Beach Reads One Book 2010 book
selection, “They Poured Fire on Us From
the Sky” provides insight into the “back
stories” of refugees in the Southern California
community. Relating the story to our local community,
Orange County is the fourth largest refugee
resettlement sanctuary for those granted asylum
in the U.S. read more
Looking for a great read? The next book selection
for the citywide reading program, Huntington
Beach Reads, is the kids from nowhere: The Story
Behind the Arctic Educational Miracle, by George
Guthridge. read more
Three Cups of Tea Written by Greg
Mortenson
One man's mission to promote peace, one school at a time. The inspiring
account of one man's campaign to build schools in the most dangerous,
remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia read
more
An Afternoon with Jay
Asher
Thursday, March 21,
2013
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location of event in Huntington Beach to be
emailed to registered attendees in March.
Huntington Beach Reads One Book invites you
to an exclusive reception and conversation with
Jay Asher, the author of Thirteen
Reasons Why. Mingle with the author,
city and county dignitaries, local business
leaders, and supporters of HBReads at this invitation-only
event. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
There is only a limited number of seats
available. Make your reservation
today!
Welcome to Huntington
Beach Reads One Book!
Since 2007, the people of Huntington
Beach have been coming together to participate
in HB Reads One Book. The idea: all adult readers,
students and families in Huntington Beach read
the same book at the same time for a community-wide
experience.
The books selected for Huntington Beach Reads
One Book invite readers to learn about the diversity
of people, cultures and discuss new perspectives.
We have "traveled" to Pakistan, Alaska,
and the Sudan learning about others and about
ourselves. We introduce readers to the authors,
and bring you programs that share the art, music,
food and experiences of the story.
The Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force
and the Huntington Beach Library Board of Trustees
have joined with the Huntington Beach City Council
to endorse the program. Area high school students,
community organizations, and Southern California
readers have participated in a variety of events
as a part of Huntington Beach Reads One Book.
Each year, the first question asked is "what
is your next book?" and we begin planning
the next reading adventure!
Mary Lou Hughes, a longtime Huntington
Beach resident and HB Reads committee member, has entertained and
intrigued young readers as a children’s storyteller. A
retired teacher/counselor from the Huntington Beach Union High School
District, Mary Lou is one of the founding members of the "Grandparents
and Books" program at the HB Library
LeRoy Lucian is a well-known figure at the
Huntington Beach Library and a volunteer with Friends of the
Library. A professional caterer, LeRoy also has expertise in the
art world and brings that perspective to HB Reads. For the 2009
HB Reads featured book, LeRoy—an HB Reads committee
member—collected Yu’pik art and artifacts which were put on
display at the library. LeRoy says, “Viewing art to me has
much in common with reading a book. It can transport you to another
place, another time. It tells a story and offers insights into the mind
and world of its creator. The materials used and the stylistic aspects
reflect on the culture of its origin. On a more humanistic level, the
emotional impact it conveys illustrates just how much alike we all
are.”
Richard Moore, a retired school librarian—or
“Guybrarian”—is a longtime
resident of Huntington Beach and former Library
Board of Trustees member. He also is the
original HB Reads blogger, the “Info Sherpa.”
Richard, an HB Reads committee member, is happiest
when schlepping books and information to others.
Richard’s Info Sherpa blog focuses on
our featured books and how to make a good read
an even better read, all in an effort to bring
you to book nirvana.
