“[T]he city that opens the same book closes it in greater harmony.”
– Mary McGrory, The Washington Post, March 17, 2002
Everyone is welcome to join us for the first annual Clear Creek Community Read! Connect with readers across the county to read and explore Jacqueline Woodson’s celebrated memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming.
This program is a partnership between Clear Creek School District and Clear Creek County Library District, designed to promote literacy, foster discussion, and create opportunities for community engagement.
Register here
Get your book
Request your FREE book when registering, or borrow a book from your Clear Creek County Library or the Libby app
Read the book
Woodson’s memoir draws readers into her experiences as a Black girl growing up in the 1960s and 70s. “A story of the ongoing weaving of a family tapestry […] It will make young readers consider where their own threads are taking them.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review
Join the discussion
Meet us for the virtual book group on Wednesday, March 31, at 4 pm. Please contact holly@cccld.org to register.
Some Clear Creek School District classes will be reading and discussing the book together during school hours. Please check with your teacher to learn more.
Imagine and create
Submit your own original creative work inspired by Brown Girl Dreaming for consideration in our creative challenge! Write a poem or short story, paint a picture, create a short film … the format is your decision. Please check back for more details regarding the creative challenge; in the meantime, start brainstorming!
