The theme for the 2023 One Maryland One Book is “Connection.”
At long last, our Selection Committee has narrowed down the long list of titles
for the 2023 One Maryland One Book!
Check out our blog post about the top 11
The Selection Committee is comprised of librarians, teachers, writers, editors, and community workers from across the state. Their diverse range of expertise and personal backgrounds help choosing which book will be a collective articulation of what literature can, and should, offer Maryland in 2023.
Our selection will be announced in March 2023. Stay tuned!
What if everyone read one book at the same time?
To learn more about the selection process or past One Maryland One Book picks, visit the One Maryland One Book FAQ page.
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About One Maryland One Book
When we read a great book, we can’t wait to share the experience and talk about it with others. That’s one of the joys of reading.
In that spirit, Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. We invite you to participate in book-centered discussions and related programs at public libraries, high schools, colleges, museums, bookstores, and community and senior centers around the state.
OMOB programs, including an author tour, take place each year in the fall. A calendar of free public events will be available online this summer.
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This flagship program of Maryland Humanities’ Maryland Center for the Book would not be able to reach all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City without the continued support of our partners and sponsors. Please join us in thanking them for their generosity!