One Book - One Community

We’ve joined eight other library systems in central Ohio’s largest book club.

Let’s Talk About Race

Nov. 9 - Jan. 24, 2021

We’re encouraging families, friends and co-workers to read STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. This program is designed to cultivate conversations around race and social justice based upon the shared reading experience of the greater Columbus community.

Through the reading of a singular book, the community can reflect together upon the institutional and systemic inequalities that have impacted our community and nation for far too long.

 

Jason Reynolds' author talk on Jan. 24 concluded our 11-week program.

Virtual Community Book Discussions

Central Ohio community leaders discussed their thoughts and takeaways after reading Stamped and offer reflections on continuing public dialogue around race and racism.

DISCUSSION 1

Panelists:

Erika Clark Jones, ADAMH
Lisa Courtice, the United Way of Central Ohio
Dan Sharpe, The Columbus Foundation
Demetries Neely, the King Arts Complex

DISCUSSION 2

Panelists:

Dr. Talisa Dixon, Columbus City Schools
Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, City Year, Inc. and the Latina Mentoring Academy
Jose Morales-Crispin, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Kyle Strickland, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity
Scott Woods, Streetlight Guild 

DISCUSSION 3

Panelists:

Jordan Davis, Columbus Partnership
Autumn Glover, OSU Wexner Medical Center
Tia Ramey, The Saunders Company
Colin McGinnis, South Side Early Learning
Jonathan Moody, Moody Nolan

DISCUSSION 4

Panelists:

Shannon Hardin, City of Columbus
Charles Hillman, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Densil Porteous, Stonewall Columbus
Lena Tenney, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

STAFF PICKS LIFE: RACIAL EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Columbus Metropolitan Library staff shared books about the Black experience, social justice, racial equity and history. They discussed great titles for kids, teens and adults.

HEAR FROM THE AUTHORS

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Interview with Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

Jason Reynolds Website

NPR: A History Book That Isn’t: Finding a Way to Teach Racism to a New Generation with Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

PROMOTIONAL TOOLKIT

Sample Messages:  PDF

Downloadable Logos:
Logo EPS | JPEG
Logo (STAMPED) EPS | JPEG

Downloadable Images:  Twitter | Facebook/Instagram

Downloadable Bookmark:  PDF

KANOPY FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES
Social and Systemic Injustice

OHIO LIBRARY COUNCIL
Racial Equity and Social Justice

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Reflections on Race and Racism

PARTICIPATING LIBRARIES