has been selected for Floyd County's One Book/Many Voices 2010
One Book Many Voices
seeks to foster literacy, encourage dialogue and build community in Floyd County by inviting citizens to read and discuss the same book and participate in programs related to the book and its themes. As the name suggests, the goal of “One Book/Many Voices” is not only to engage the community in shared reading of a common book, but also to encourage discussion and provide a forum for a range of views and perspectives on both the book and the issue that it raises.
About the Book
Thirteen Reasons Why is the story of Hannah Baker, a girl who committed suicide. She reveals her thirteen reasons for her decision in a series of 7 audio tapes mailed to a classmate with instructions to pass them from one student to another, in the style of a chain letter. Through Hannah's recorded voice, her classmates learn the reasons why Hannah decided to take her own life.
About the Author
After graduating from San Luis Obispo High School, he attended Cuesta College, with the intention of becoming an elementary school teacher. It was here that he wrote his first two children’s books for a class called Children’s Literature Appreciation. He then transferred to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, which he left his senior year in order to pursue his career as a serious writer. He is married. Jay has worked in various establishments, including as a salesman in a shoe store and in libraries and bookstores. Many of his work experiences had an impact on some aspect of his writing.
