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2010 - 2011
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ALLen Reads is a one-book program under the leadership of the Friends of the Allen Public Library.  It is unique in one-book programs in that related books are chosen as “companions” to the main book to promote families and all generations reading and talking together.

The goals set for ALLen Reads are to:
  • stimulate interest in the pleasure and importance of reading
  • engage the residents of our community as we come together - in schools, families, book groups, civic organizations and more - to discuss the book and the issues it raises
  • encourage reading at all ages
  • include everyone, especially those new to the country or community
  • bring the community together through shared activities and experiences



2010 - 2011 ALLEN READS BOOKS


Adult Level
Intermediate Level
Young Reader Level

Discussion Questions
for
Rocket Boys


Discussion Questions
for
T-Minus


Discussion Questions
for
If I Built a Car



Discussion Group Ideas for Rocket Boys


 

This year’s selections by the City of Allen, Texas, ALLen Reads Committee reflect the importance of math and science as well as reading in our community.

Our 2010-2011 adult level title is Rocket Boys, the intermediate choice is T-Minus: The Race to the Moon and the young reader book is If I Built a Car.

We encourage you to read and post comments about this year’s books as we share our views through this social networking site!


Yes, you can now read and post comments about the books you’re reading on our very own Wiki!!To become a member:
  1. Go to https://allenreads20102011.wikispaces.com/
  2. Click on join this Wiki on the left
  3. Scroll down to New to Wikispaces? and select join this Wiki
  4. Enter a username, password and your email (be sure to mark no to question #4 as you will not be creating a wiki at this time)
  5. Click on join and type allenreads into the add a wiki to this list space
  6. Click on Discussion and you're ready to post!



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