One Book, One Community

One Book, One Community is a community book club hosted by The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. This program is open to the public and available for free thanks to the Melissa Warner Bow endowed fund.
Book cover of children's book Frizzy featuring an illustration of a young African American girl with curly hair.

Youth Edition — 2026

Book selection: Frizzy

Discover the story of Frizzy— a short, relatable, award-winning graphic novel written by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra. Join us in activities and discussions about identity, self-expression and belonging.

This book club is suggested for middle school students.

Book club meetings:

  • Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2-3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 22, from 2-3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 8, from 2-3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 22, from 2-4 p.m. – Includes a meet-and-great with Illustrator Rose Bousamra

All meetings will be held on COTC and Ohio State Newark’s shared campus in the John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center room 126.

Registration ends Jan. 8