ONE County One BOOK

Libraries, reservation and CWC present 'One County One Book'

Central Wyoming College, the Wind River Reservation and Fremont County libraries kick off "One County One Book" September 7 to get everyone in the county reading the same book.

Every library in Fremont County has copies of "Lifting the Sky," a young adult novel by Crowheart artist and author Mackie d' Arge. Librarians at CWC, Dubois, Riverton and Lander branch libraries officially start the event by checking out the books from 4- 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

The literacy event not only celebrates reading and community, but also fosters dialogue, said CWC Librarian Coraline Daly.

Readers are asked to attend one of 10 book discussions scheduled throughtout the county during September and October. Middle and high school students will also be reading and discussing the book at their respective schools.

One County One Book concludes with a final celebration with the author scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 21 at the Lander Valley High School Auditorium.

"Lifting the Sky" is the first novel by D'Arge, who lives on the Wind River Reservation near Crowheart. The book is about Blue, a young girl who finds a home when she and her mother move to a tumbledown ranch near Crowheart.

CWC is also planning a hike to see Dinwoody Petroglyphs, which figure prominently in the book.

For details on the hike, discussion dates, places and times, contact CWC Library at 855-2141 or go to www.fremontcountyreads.blogspot.com.