The Ventura County Library is proud to announce its sixth annual One County, One Book community reading program. One County, One Book aims to unite the Ventura County community around a common narrative, spreading interest in and facilitating discussions about the selected book. Throughout September, 2023, people across the county will have a chance to attend discussions and other special events related to the themes of the selection. The 2023 One County, One Book program is sponsored by the Ventura County Library Foundation.
This year’s One County, One Book selection is Solito, by Javier Zamora. Solito is Zamora’s memoir of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine. From the official description: “Solito not only provides an immediate and intimate account of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments. Solito is Javier’s story, but it’s also the story of millions of others who had no choice but to leave home.”
To participate in One County, One Book, pick up a copy of Solito from one of our 12 library branches or our Mobile Library. In addition to our regular holdings, beginning in August each library will have an Honor Book Shelf set up with additional copies.
The One County, One Book capstone event will be an author presentation by Javier Zamora that will be held as part of the Ventura County Celebration of Books and will take place on September 30 at 2 pm on the campus of CSU Channel Islands. The presentation will be in English, with Spanish translation available.