HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03 One Book, One Valley 2018TOWN OF VAIL`
PROCLAMATION NO. 3, SERIES OF 2018
ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY, 2018
A valley -wide Community Read sponsored by the
Towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail
WHEREAS, Community Read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the book "Underground Airlines" by Ben H. Winters (a writer of novels,
short stories & works for theater who resides in Los Angeles, CA) is a New York Times
Bestseller - "an alternate history that isn't alternate enough" according to the author. This
book is also the moving story of a man coming to terms with his past; and,
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley Community Read will feature book talks & discussions,
special related events such as movie nights, a writing contest, a table talk panel hosted by
the partnering organizations and a special Guest Appearance by the author; and,
WHEREAS, the Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Bookworm of Edwards,
Colorado Mountain College, Battle Mountain High School, Eagle Valley High School, Vail
Mountain School, Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy, First Bank, and the Four Seasons - Vail
have resolved to bring this valley - wide Community Read to the citizens of Eagle County;
and,
WHEREAS, the One Book One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared
enjoyment of reading throughout Eagle County,
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Vail Town Council, do hereby promote the One Book One
Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "Underground Airlines" to all
Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
Dated this 3'd day of April 2018.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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