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Books to Bridge the Region is a reading initiative that encompasses seven Northwest Indiana counties: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke.  We encourage area residents to read books on a common theme and thus foster conversation between people and generations.

 

 

 

 

 


  

  

 

   

WELCOME!
Books to Bridge the Region is a reading initiative encompassing seven Northwest Indiana counties: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke. 


Oliver K. Woodman plans his next journey.
Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg discuss shipwreck tales of the Great Lakes at the Hammond Public Library with 7-year-old Joey, a shipwreck enthusiast!
Oliver K. Woodman reads to his new friends.

BOOKS TO BRIDGE THE REGION encourages area residents to read and discuss selected books on a theme during October. The selections for the 2008 theme, Journeys & Quests, are:

  • Adult - Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson
  • Young Adult - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
  • Picture/Easy - The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman by Darcy Pattison; illustrated by Joe Cepeda



How can my town, library, school or organization participate?

  • Complete and return the Participation Response Form.
  • Attend our scheduled events.
  • Plan your own events or programs based on the books or the theme. Feel free to use any of the free downloadable resources on this website.
  • Tell us about your event.

How can I help?
Donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to purchase books, plan programs and coordinate region-wide efforts. The fiscal agent is Purdue University Calumet. 
Contact Books to Bridge the Region at 219-931-5100, Ext. 310.


Make checks payable to:      
Books to Bridge the Region 
PO Box 2245
Hammond, IN 46323-0245


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