BEVERLY HILLS—The City of Beverly Hills Public Library is asking all residents of all ages to come out to the first annual “One Book, One City” community reading program now in effect till October. According to a press release from the City of Beverly Hills, the program is sponsored by the BHPL, Human Relations Commission and the Beverly Hills Unified School District.


The goal of the program is to bring those in the City of BH together and ignite dialogue amongst all readers of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.


“We want to promote positive human relations in all aspects of community life,” commented Human Relations Commission Chair Rochelle Ginsburg. “Through this shared reading experience, we hope to generate thoughtful dialog and foster respect and appreciation among a diverse mix of people.”


Author Daniel James Brown is expected to appear at Beverly Hills High School on October 12 at 3 p.m. to discuss his book, “Boys in the Boat.” The book tells the true story of the nine underdogs who went for the gold during the 1936 Olympics.

 

Everyone is invited to attend one of many book discussions happening throughout September in anticipation of the culminating author event on October 12th. One Book, One
City events include:

  • Free book discussion with Rochelle Ginsburg, Human Relations Commission Chair, on September 11th at 10:30 a.m. at Roxbury Park Community Center
  • Book discussion with Judith Palarz, Friends of the Library, on September 2nd and September 10th at 10:15 a.m. and on September 18th at 1 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Public Library. Fee: $5 donation
  • Free community read and film discussion with David Davis on September 14th at 3 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Public Library.

Support from the Friends of Beverly Hills Public Library, books, audiobooks, and e-books of “The Boys in the Boat” are available to be checked out.

 

To register to attend the culminating author event with Daniel James Brown, visit Eventbrite by clicking here. For more information about Beverly Hills’ “One Book, One City,” visit www.beverlyhills.org/oboc or call (310) 285-1024.