One City One Book

One City One Book has the potential to provide wonderful opportunities for cities across the country. But, as those presenting this topic suggested, there are holes in the model that need to be adapted on a case by case basis. For example, while it was successful in Chicago, it was not as successful in New York. But is this statement even fully accurate? What the presentation made me remember is that success does not always appear in the way in which it was originally in tented. Although the original outcome of the project may have appeared more ideal in Chicago than New York, can't the fact that people made the attempt to integrate the program be measured as success in and of itself? Getting people to read is a powerful step and getting people to collaborate is another. If the end result is not in perfect sync with the One City One Book model, there is always room to try again and remake on the accomplishments that have been made for the greater good of reading, community, and awareness.