One Book 4 Colorado

One Book 4 Colorado will occur again from May 6 - 20, 2013! Through this project, we will strive to give away copies of the same book to every 4 year old in Colorado through public libraries, Reach Out and Read Colorado clinics, and Denver preschools.

This page is intended to provide information and resources to public library and health clinic staff participating in the One Book 4 Colorado project. The general public can find more information on the One Book 4 Colorado official site.

The voting period for the book selection is now over.

Webinars

There were 3 sessions held of the same webinar about OB4C in February for public libraries, Reach Out and Read CO clinics, and Denver preschools.

Topics on the agenda: project goals; logistics; PR resources; partnering opportunities between clinics, libraries, preschools, and other organizations; ideas on activities using the selected book; community events around the project; project evaluation; and more.

Feel free to watch the archived video. (Currently the webinar begins at approximately 2:48 due to technical issues.) Or you can view the slides below.

PR Toolkit

Logos:
- JPEG format or PDF format
Guidelines:
- Logo Usage Guidelines (PDF)
- Social Media Suggestions (PDF)
OB4C Press Release (PDF) and as Word doc
--NEW!
OB4C Stories (PDF) and as Word doc --NEW!
Short PR pieces about the 2013 OB4C program; useful for websites, blogs, social media, etc.
OB4C Infographic (large PDF)
OB4C Stickers (PDF) --NEW!
Colorful and fun for kids!
Templates:
- Blank Press Release Template (PDF)
  and Template as Word doc --NEW!
  Template in correct press release format with OB4C logo; you provide the press release content.
- Rain Check For Libraries (PDF)
  Give to patrons if you run out of books and know you are receiving more. Customizable fields for return date & library phone.
- Sample Letter to a Preschool (PDF)
  Inform preschool staff about One Book 4 Colorado.
  Courtesy of Aurora Public Library
- Letterhead --NEW!
  - Color PDF or Word Doc
  - Black and White PDF or Word Doc
Bookmarks:
With customizable fields for library name and book giveaway or special event dates
- English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF)
Poster (PDF)
With customizable fields for library name and book giveaway or special event dates
Courtesy of Aurora Public Library
Literacy Information Sheet:
Print this double-sided and give to parents or caregivers along with the book.
Courtesy of Douglas County Libraries
- English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF)
Storytime Ideas for the 3 book finalists

NOTE:
Spanish translations provided by the Reforma Colorado Translation Team. Email the team for more information about this service.

Stay Connected

Official Website
Visit it, link to it, and share it widely!
Email List
Public libraries and health clinics, if you are out of books or have books you won't use, email the list.
Facebook Page
Please visit and share the page often.
Twitter hash tag: #OB4CO

Participants

Colorado Public Library Directory (XLS)
All participating public libraries.
Reach Out and Read Colorado Clinics (XLS)
All participating Reach Out and Read clinics.

Contact Us

Beth Crist, Youth & Family Services Consultant, 303-866-6908
Ashley Conatser, Consultant Support, 303-866-6894

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