Chicago Public Library selects a Puerto Rican-written book for the initial time in the One Book, One Chicago initiative program.
Chicago is gearing up for a citywide reading program like no other, with the selection of "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez as the One Book, One Chicago (OBOC) book for 2025. This powerful novel explores themes of home, identity, and belonging, resonating deeply with Chicago's rich history of activism and politics.
The One Book, One Chicago program, overseen by Chicago Public Library and Mayor Brandon Johnson, aims to bring the city together through shared storytelling. This year, the program has expanded its reach and representation within Chicago's diverse communities, with a mix of returning and new cultural partners.
The 2025 OBOC season's cultural partners include La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón, Somos Arte, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, Stay & Play Game Café, Africaribe, the National Public Housing Museum, and the Jazz Institute of Chicago. These partners enrich the citywide reading program with diverse perspectives and experiences, ensuring a truly inclusive and representative season.
Returning partners for the 2025 OBOC season include the American Writers Museum, CHIRP Radio, the Art Institute of Chicago, DePaul University, Northeastern Illinois University, and Harold Washington College. These institutions contribute significantly to the program's goal of bringing the city together through shared reading and discussion.
"Olga Dies Dreaming" focuses on themes of resilience, identity, and belonging, making it a timely and relevant choice for the program. The author chosen for this year's book is Jesmyn Ward, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer known for her poignant and powerful storytelling.
Events for the citywide reading program will take place from September to November at the Harold Washington Library Center. Highlights include a Silent Reading Soirée scheduled for Sept. 24, as well as a variety of discussions, workshops, and performances.
For those interested in learning more about the 2025 OBOC season, the programming guide can be viewed through the link chi.gov/obocguide2025.
This year marks a significant milestone for the One Book, One Chicago program, as "Olga Dies Dreaming" is the first Puerto Rican-authored novel chosen for the program. The selection is a testament to the program's commitment to inclusivity and representation, bringing a unique and powerful voice to the city's literary landscape.
Join Chicago in coming together through storytelling this year, as we delve into the pages of "Olga Dies Dreaming" and explore themes that resonate deeply with our city and its people.
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