Nominations 

We'd love to hear your ideas for the 2021 One Community, One Book selection. Complete this short nomination form to tell us your recommendation; you are welcome to complete the form more than once.  

Selection criteria we use

The selected book should:

• Foster exploration and discussion of pressing human rights issue(s)
• Be inclusive and reflective of a diverse readership
• Be accessible to adults and high school students
• Lend itself to opportunities for meaningful local action
• Be available in paperback and preferably also unabridged audio, e-book, and large print
• Be published within the last five years

Strong preference is given to books in which the author is available and accessible to visit the Iowa City area for in-person readings and discussions. 

Timeline for OCOB 2021

• January - March: push for nominations through online form
• March: UICHR in collaboration with community organizations such as area libraries, high schools, and the Iowa City City of Literature will choose a book.
• April: announce book choice
• April - August: plan fall 2021 events
• Fall 2021: events including book discussions and author visits will be held during this time

Feedback

The coordinator of One Community, One Book is Colleen Opal. Please contact her with any questions.