2004 Overview
The Giver
by Lois Lowry
"A powerful and provocative novel."
— The New York Times
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2004 was our second year of the Centre County Reads project,
and participation by the community was widespread and
enthusiastic.
Still interested in the book?
Learn more about The Giver,
the 1994 Newbery Medal winner. Here's how to get the book.
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Givers Meet Receivers at the Kickoff
We kicked off the season with a meeting between our county's
"givers" and "receivers (see
details), and handed out prizes to
discussion groups provided by our hospitality sponsors (see
below). Fifteen groups registered for prizes, and many other
groups met to discuss the book.
Above, "Giver" Ilene Glenn talked to "Receiver" Mary Jane Tetzlaff,
while Steven Herb of the Pennsylvania Centre for the Book
recorded the conversation. See more pictures from the
Kickoff or read the
Centre Daily Times article.
Lois Lowry Talk and Signing
The climax was Lois Lowry's visit to the county. Over 500
people came to State College High School to hear her speak, and
many lined up to have her sign her books.
Above, Lois Lowry signs books for a family after the talk.
Read more and see more pictures.
2004 Sponsors
We'd like to thank the following sponsors, who made 2004 a
success:
Grace
Lutheran Dayschool
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore of State College
Bellefonte School District
Callie Kingsbury
Centre County
Library and Historical Museum
Centre County Community
Foundation, Inc.
Centre Daily Times
Friends of
Schlow Library
King Printing
Minitab Inc.
Northwest Savings
Bank
Penns Valley Area School
District
Pennsylvania Center for the Book
Pennsylvania Humanities Council
Schlow Memorial Library
State College School
District
We'd also like to thank these local businesses, which provided
prizes to discussion groups:
Barnes & Noble Café
Brewers Café
Celebrity Deli
Equinox Café
Giant Foods
Irving's Bagels
Webster's Bookstore and Café
Wegman's
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