What is a One Read?
A “One Read” is an event where everyone in a particular community reads the same book and comes together to discuss it. Think of it like a giant book club. Often in addition to a shared reading, there are a series of events that give context and relate to the book’s theme.
“People can go for days at a time not talking to anyone outside their immediate family. There are precious few opportunities for people of different ethnic background, economic levels or ages to sit down together and discuss ideas that are important to them this project provides that opportunity.” — Nancy Pearl, Director, Washington Center for the Book
“The idea is that the city that opens the same book closes it in greater harmony.” — Mary McGrory, The Washington Post, March 17, 2002
What book are we reading and where can I get it?
Dream Country by Shannon Gibney
“The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from a single African-and-American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom.” (from publisher’s website)
Access the book in the library, win a copy, or purchase one:
- Borrow the book or book club kit from the St. Kate's Library
- Attend an affiliated event below for a chance to win a copy
- Purchase a copy from the St. Kate's Bookstore or one of Minnesota's many independent book sellers
- Read the book
- Come to an event
- Plan your own event/discussion/response to the book
- Integrate the book into your course
- Learn more about the often untold history behind Dream Country, discover readalikes and more on our Dream Country One Read Guide
Join us for any of these events, and see what events we've already had.
Tuesday, Feb 12
12-1pm
Lunchtime Discussion of Dream Country
Led by Louise Edwards-Simpson & Rachel Neiwert, Professors of History
Faculty Study, Library 123
Tuesday, Dec 11
12-1pm
Lunchtime Discussion of Dream Country
Led by Susan Bosher, Professor of English/Director of ESL
Faculty Study, Library 123
Thurs, Nov 15
6-9pm
Noor Al-Qamar: Back to Basics
Ballroom, 3rd Floor CdC
Wednesday, November 7
7-8:30pm
"How Personal, National, and Global Narratives Can Shape Culture, Policy & Power"
A Core Convocation featuring Shannon Gibney, author of Dream Country
Jeanne d'arc Auditorium
St. Catherine University
Tuesday, Nov 6
11:45-1:15pm
Digital Storytelling & the Immigrant/Refugee Experience
Library 128
Friday, Nov 2
12-1:30pm
Remaking Indigenous Music in Ecuador
A Center for Women Bag Lunch Discussion
Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women, CdC 230
Monday, Oct 29
4:30-6pm
Voters Wake Up! The Future is Voting
A Cornbread & Chili Night Event
Student Organization Center, 2nd floor CdC
Friday, October 12
12-1:30pm
Braiding Indigenous Feminist Characters in Fiction
Center for Women, CdC 230
Thursday, October 4
7pm
Compassion & the Suffering of God: Myser Lecture with M. Shawn Copeland, PhD
The O'Shaughnessy Auditorium
Wednesday, September 12
6:30-8pm
Book Launch Event
You are cordially invited to the launch of Shannon Gibney's new novel Dream Country. The event will include a reading, discussion, and Q & A. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
St. Catherine University Recital Hall
Friday, September 21
12-1:30pm
Family Matters: A Discussion of Drum Beats, Heart Beats with Author, Maria Nhambu
Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women, CdC 230
Thursday, August 16
1-4pm
Summer Reading Group
Come discuss the book with other St. Kate’s faculty/staff
Faculty Study, Library 123
Thursday, July 19
11:30am-1:30pm
Summer Reading Group
Come discuss the book with other St. Kate’s faculty/staff
Faculty Study, Library 123
Check back as more events are added or sign up to receive email notifications of the events by emailing Amy Mars (anmars@stkate.edu) or Anne Beschnett (ambeschnett@stkate.edu).