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John Grogan's Marley & Me
For Adult Readers
“Thank You”
to the people,
organizations & businesses that are making this project possible!
Best in Show
Allen Arts Alliance
Allen Public Library
City of Allen
Foundation for Allen
Schools
Humanities Texas*
Jeannette’s Story
Montgomery Farm
Red Pepper
Productions, Inc.
Best in Group
Allen Kiwanis Club
Allen Noon Rotary Club
Best in Breed
Allen Chamber of
Commerce
Allen ISD
Borders Books
High Noon Lions Club
*The
project was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state
affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities |
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What is ALLen Reads?
ALLen Reads is our community’s “one book” project.
The goal is for the entire community to read the same book and then
come together to discuss it and enjoy related activities.
What book are we reading?
The book chosen for the 2007-08 ALLen Reads is
Marley & Me written by John Grogan, a story about a family and their life with “the
worst dog in the world.” It will make you laugh and cry; it’s a book
that will interest people of all ages; and you don’t even have to
have a pet to be able to appreciate the story.
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Where can I get the book?
The book is available in the Allen Public Library and
at all book stores. Borders Express in Collin Creek Mall has allowed
us to offer coupons to Allen readers for 20% off all the Marley
books – you can pick one up at the library. |
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“Marley books” – Is there
more than one?
The fact that the author has taken the adult book and
rewritten it in two other versions – Marley, A Dog Like No Other
(for ages 9-14) and Bad Dog, Marley! (picture book) –
makes it ideal for our “one book” choice. This way the whole family
can read and discuss the story! We have purchased copies for all the
school libraries to get the kids reading, too. We hope families will
read aloud and also read separately together!! |
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Marley - A Dog
Like No Other
For Youth (9-14) |
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Bad Dog, Marley!
Picture Book |
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When should I read it? When will
we discuss it?
Between October and January, we hope everyone will
read the book. Then in February, we will send discussion leaders to
groups that request one; and related activities will start at the
library, including a visit from the picture book illustrator; a talk
by the audio book narrator; and lessons from a local ‘dog
whisperer.” More details on those to come. |
