Kern County One Book Project

Kern County One Book Project Jillian was inspired to begin such a project in Bakersfield. Kern County Library became the lead organization in 2003.

The One Book Project is a countywide effort that fosters community connections to facilitate reading and discussions through meaningful programming centered on the themes in a book title selected by Kern County Library's co-partner CSUB each year. The program began in 2001 through the grassroots efforts of Jillian Fritch, an elementary school teacher who had read a story in the Los Angeles Times r

egarding One Book, One Community initiatives; at the time Seattle Reads and One Book Chicago were pioneers, and Los Angeles had decided to do a One Book project. The first book was “To Kill a Mockingbird.” An array of community partners jumped on board, including education, nonprofits, local government, businesses and media outlets. Now in its the 22nd year, One Book continues to reach out to our diverse Kern County community both in book choice and related programming. In 2010, the project began a partnership with California State University, Bakersfield’s First Year Experience program which involves students reading a common book. Through this partnership, the community can benefit from the extended programming, including a visit and talk by the author at CSUB at the culmination in October 2022.

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09/06/2026

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In support of this year's Kern County One Book Project selection, the Walter W. Stiern Library at CSUB invites students ...
09/04/2026

In support of this year's Kern County One Book Project selection, the Walter W. Stiern Library at CSUB invites students to submit artwork for the 2026 annual art exhibit.
Pick up the material at the Library any time before Friday, Sept. 11 and return your completed project by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.
The work should illustrate a difficult conversation. Learn more about the project and what it should include on the flyer below.

In support of this year's Kern County One Book Project selection, the Walter W. Stiern Library at CSUB invites students to submit artwork for the 2026 annual art exhibit.

Pick up the material at the Library any time before Friday, Sept. 11 and return your completed project by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.

The work should illustrate a difficult conversation. Learn more about the project and what it should include on the flyer below.

09/04/2026
CSUB Students are invited to submit artwork for the Walter Stiern Library's Annual One Book Project Art Exhibit to be di...
09/04/2026

CSUB Students are invited to submit artwork for the Walter Stiern Library's Annual One Book Project Art Exhibit to be displayed in the Walter Stiern Library - check out the details in their flyer below!

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