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The Oregon City Public Library, in conjunction with Clackamas Community College, is proud to announce that we will be hosting a One City, One Book community-wide read of Heidi Durrow’s The Girl Who Fell from the Sky. One City, One Book will not only promote literacy but also foster community and create a shared experience through the magic of reading.
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky reveals an unfathomable past and explores issues of identity at a time when many people are asking “Must race confine us and define us?”. In the tradition of Jamaica Kincaid's Annie John and Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, here is a portrait of a young girl--and society's ideas of race, class, and beauty. It is a winner of the Bellwether Prize, established by writer Barbara Kingsolver, for best fiction manuscript addressing issues of social justice.
Throughout the month of February, we will have programs, book groups, and other events culminating in a visit from the author herself. Some highlights include:
One City One Book Giveaway and Kickoff
Saturday, February 1, 2020, @10AM-12:00 PM
Oregon City Library Community Room
Join us for the kickoff of our One City One Book (OCOB) program series. The OCOB book, The Girl Who Fell from the Sky, explores issues of identity, race, trauma, and loss. At this event we will:
- Unveil a non-reversing “true” mirror which will allow you to see yourself as others do
- Provide a mask-making craft to visually answer the question, “Who am I?”
- Give away free copies of the book The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi Durrow
Bird Watching in your Backyard
Saturday, February 8, 2020 @ 2:00 PM
Oregon City Public Library Community Room
Bird imagery is used throughout The Girl Who Fell from the Sky. In this basic bird program, some of the most common birds of this area will be discussed. You will hear tips for identifying birds and attracting them to your home.
Understanding Trauma and Building
Resiliency from a Healing Centered Approach
Wednesday, February 12, 2020, @ 5 PM - 7 PM
Oregon City Public library Community Room
This workshop will provide psychoeducation of trauma and offer wellness skills that can be used personally and professionally in recovering from trauma.
Adolescent Risk and Resilience STEM Talk
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, @ 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Clackamas Community College
McLoughlin Building Rm 121
Join us for a stimulating discussion of adolescent risk and resilience.
Author Visit: Heidi Durrow
Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
Clackamas Community College; McLoughlin Hall
Join us for an evening with the author of The Girl Who Fell from the Sky, Heidi Durrow. Inspired by a true story of a mother's twisted love, The Girl Who Fell from the Sky reveals an unfathomable past and explores issues of identity at a time when many people are asking "Must race confine us and define us?".
Book Discussion Groups:
- Thursday, February 6, 2020 @12PM-1:00PM
Clackamas Community College
Roger Rook Building Rm 220
- Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 5 PM - 7:00 PM
Oregon City Public Library
Community Room
- Thursday, February 20, 2020, @12PM -1:00 PM
Clackamas Community College
Roger Rook Building Rm 220
One City, One Book was made possible by the generous contributions of the Friends of the Oregon City Library and the Oregon City Library Foundation.