DENVER, CO — SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 — Mayor John Hickenlooper and the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs today unveiled the 2010 One Book, One Denver selection, as determined by public vote. This year’s choice is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Details on a new scavenger hunt, partnerships and associated programming were shared by the Mayor at Denver Public Library’s main branch downtown.
As an ongoing, key collaborator in this program, the Denver Public Library will circulate 1,500 copies of The Help through its system. Almost 600 of those copies have already been reserved by One Book, One Denver enthusiasts.
As this year’s major cash sponsor, McDonald’s is providing 1,164 of the books being circulated through the Denver Public Library system, as well as numerous promotional benefits. They include:
- Coupon for a FREE medium Frappé or Smoothie on 10,000 One Book, One Denver bookmarks, good through the end of the year
- Thousands of One Book, One Denver promotional tray liners for use in metro Denver McDonald’s restaurants
- Participation in the NEW One Book, One Denver Scavenger Hunt
For the new One Book, One Denver Scavenger Hunt, 50 wrapped copies of The Help were placed today in three locations: 16th & Champa McDonald’s, 16th & Cleveland McDonald’s and The Oxford Hotel. The books are wrapped in red wrapping paper with yellow ribbon and a McDonald’s sticker. Denverites are encouraged to visit these locations and find the books. The books are hidden in public spaces throughout each location. There is a limit of one book per person. A sign will be placed outside each location once all books have been found.
In their second year of partnership, The Oxford Hotel will feature a lobby display designed specifically for the 2010 One Book, One Denver by MATTER. In addition, stop by the hotel to receive special offers good at The Oxford Hotel and The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon. Finally, in five of the scavenger hunt books at The Oxford Hotel there will be extra prizes! They include:
- Three Book Lovers packages, which entitle recipients to a one-night accommodation for two, $20 Tattered Cover Book Store gift certificate, bottle of Pinot Noir and complimentary overnight valet parking
- Two $100 gift certificates to The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon
A recurring partner, Borders this year is offering a 30% discount on The Help. Additionally, if participants purchase their copy at Borders sometime between Thursday, September 9 and Sunday, September 12, and use coupon code OBOD9912K, a portion of their purchase will be donated back to One Book, One Denver to purchase books in 2011. The offer is also good on purchases at Waldenbooks and Borders.com. Printable coupons are available online at www.denvergov.org/onebook.
Whatever one enjoys, there is something for everyone during the 2010 One Book, One Denver. Choose your own adventure:
- Film series at Starz FilmCenter
- Book discussions with Dr. Bianca Robinson Williams
- Cooking classes at The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
- Sewing classes presented by Fancy Tiger Crafts
- Writers workshops presented by Lighthouse Writers Workshop
- Teen Writing Contest presented by Lighthouse Writers Workshop
- Radio drama airing on Colorado Public Radio
- Re-creation of live 1950’s TV show at Crossroads Theater
- Bridge lesson presented by Denver House of Cards
- Deconstructing the Visual Language of Literature led by Rick Griffith of MATTER
- Domestic Bliss: Show us your favorite room in your house! presented by DOCA at www.denverartsinteractive.org.
All events are free, but some require reservations. Visit www.denvergov.org/onebook for complete details and downloadable event guide.
This is the seventh year of One Book, One Denver, Mayor Hickenlooper’s citywide book club, building community through the shared experience of reading the same book. Denver citizens are encouraged to participate in the program by checking out or purchasing the book and attending related events through October 31.
The mission of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is to advance the arts and culture in the City and County of Denver.
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The 2010 One Book, One Denver program is presented by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and McDonald's.
Media Sponsors:
The Denver Post
Comcast
Create Films
Colorado Public Radio
Denver Urban Spectrum
The Bloomsbury Review
KUVO
KGNU
Denver8
Print Sponsor:
Tewell Warren Printing
Sponsors:
Borders
Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
Denver Public Library
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
The Oxford Hotel
Partners:
Denver Biscuit Company
Denver Film Society
Denver House of Cards
Denver Parks & Recreation
Fancy Tiger Crafts
MATTER
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
Scott Kinnamon
Tattered Cover Book Store
The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
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