![]() ![]() When the people of Chicago assemble in various parts of the city to read and discuss To Kill a Mockingbird, there is no greater honor the novel could receive. Harper Lee wrote the following to CPL upon our selection of the book: ![]() ![]() More than 60 cities have read To Kill a Mockingbird, and it remains the most popular title chosen for “One Book, One City” programs across the country. The selection of Mockingbird by the Chicago Public Library was the impetus for many cities to create “One Book, One City” programs. Lectures, film screenings and a mock trial with local attorneys and news personalities drew enthusiastic crowds. Discussions were held in branch locations as well as many Starbucks stores. During One Book, One Chicago’s first program in fall 2001, Mockingbird was borrowed by over 6,500 library patrons, including the circulation of 350 foreign language copies. ![]()
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