Lisa St. John Allaman, coordinator for Edgewood College Siena/Common Reads, explains how the program is organized and the lessons they have learned to increase participation.
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A Look At: Edgewood College
A Look At: Danville – San Ramon CityRead

Seng Lovan, organizer for Danville-San Ramon CityRead, discusses with Books in Common how the program has evolved throughout the last 10 years.
Recent BIC Events: April 2015

Christina Baker Kline at Community Reads in Indiana “Everything went well, Christina was personable and engaging,” said Trisha, program chairperson. Reyna Grande at Los Angeles Charter School “Everyone LOVED Reyna’s address. She ranked a 4.8 out of 5. She was able to weave her story together with humor and heartstrings to impress the need […]
West Kentucky Reads Incorporates Community-Wide Art Contest Based on Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train

West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Paducah School of Art and Design is sponsoring an art competition and exhibition inspired by Orphan Train to complement the school’s Community Read Program.
Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train Inspired by Obscure Family History

Christina Baker Kline learned about the U.S. orphan train movement a dozen years ago, via an old newspaper article that exposed members of her husband’s family among the thousands of children forced to board Midwest-bound “orphan trains”.
Recent BIC Events – November 2014
Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train Selected as 2015 Centerpiece of One Book One Philly

“Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline has been selected as the 2015 featured title for One Book One Philadelphia.
Recent BIC Events

Recent events coordinated through Books In Common. Garth Stein, Christina Baker Kline, Charlotte Rogan and Mardi Jo Link participated in Literary and events recently.
TV Interview with Christina Baker Kline
Orphan Train a Success Because of Literary Events

Once an author’s book is written and published, a second chapter in their work begins. The promotion of a book is crucial to making bestseller lists, increased book sales, and turning a passion into a career.