2004 Overview
The Giver
by Lois Lowry
"A powerful and provocative novel."
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The New York Times
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2004 was our second year of the Centre County Reads project, and
participation by the community was widespread and enthusiastic.
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Givers Meet Receivers at the Kickoff
We kicked off the season with a meeting between our county's "givers"
and "receivers (see
details), and handed out prizes to discussion groups provided by our
hospitality sponsors (see below). Fifteen groups registered for prizes,
and many other groups met to discuss the book.
Above, "Giver" Ilene Glenn talked to "Receiver" Mary Jane
Tetzlaff, while Steven Herb of the Pennsylvania Centre for the
Book recorded the conversation. See
more pictures from the Kickoff or read the Centre
Daily Times article.
Lois Lowry Talk and Signing
The climax was Lois Lowry's visit to the county. Over 500 people came
to State College High School to hear her speak, and many lined up to have
her sign her books.
Above, Lois Lowry signs books for a family after the talk. Read
more and see more pictures.
2004 Sponsors
We'd like to thank the following sponsors, who made 2004 a success:
Grace Lutheran
Dayschool
Barnes &
Noble Bookstore of State College
Bellefonte School District
Callie
Kingsbury
Centre County
Library and Historical Museum
Centre County Community
Foundation, Inc.
Centre Daily Times
Friends of Schlow
Library
King
Printing
Minitab Inc.
Northwest Savings Bank
Penns Valley Area School
District
Pennsylvania Center for the
Book
Pennsylvania
Humanities Council
Schlow
Memorial Library
State
College School District
We'd also like to thank these local businesses, which provided prizes
to discussion groups:
Barnes & Noble Café
Brewers Café
Celebrity Deli
Equinox
Café
Giant Foods
Irving's Bagels
Webster's Bookstore and
Café
Wegman's
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