ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 26, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to announce One County, One Book, a community reading program centered around the book James by author Percival Everett. Everett's acclaimed 2024 novel James, a reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, won the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction and the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Through One County, One Book, OC Public Libraries strives to unite our Orange County communities around a shared reading experience. From April through June, readers of all ages are invited to celebrate James through an exciting lineup of author talks, engaging cultural presentations, and lively book club discussions, all culminating in a speaking engagement with Percival Everett on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 pm at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
One County, One Book is presented by OC Public Libraries in partnership with the Orange County Office on Aging. This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging and administered locally by the Orange County Office on Aging.
WHO: | OC Public Libraries to launch One County, One Book community reading program centered around Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award Winner James by Percival Everett.
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WHEN: | April 2026 through June 2026
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WHERE: | OC Public Libraries
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WHY: | OC Public Libraries’ mission is to provide access to information and promote literacy at all ages. Access to world-class authors inspires reading communities to connect with diverse and powerful role models in the literary world.
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REGISTRATION: | No registration required, all ages welcome. All One County, One Book programming is free to attend. Early arrival is suggested.
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OTHER LINKS: | One County, One Book - https://ocpl.org/one-county-one-book-2026 |
OC Public Libraries (OCPL)
OC Public Libraries is a vibrant network of 29 branches, and a satellite location at the Orangewood Children and Family Center, delivering vital library services across the county. With a strong commitment to early literacy, OCPL nurtures a passion for reading in young learners, while also providing robust programs and resources for teens, seniors, and everyone in between. Offering access to over 1.7 million materials, as well as a vast range of online resources and streaming services, OCPL empowers individuals at every stage of life. Our mission is rooted in promoting lifelong learning, fostering community connections, and ensuring free, open access to knowledge and tools that enrich lives. Through innovative programming, we support diverse needs, encourage personal growth, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Our services help people of all ages thrive. At OC Public Libraries, books are just the beginning.