About Christmas Jars u u u Rising newspaper reporter Hope Jensen uncovers the secret Meet Author Jason Wright behind the "Christmas Jars"–glass Monday, November 7 | 7:00 PM jars filled with coins and bills anonymously given to people in Kent State Tuscarawas About One Book, One Community need. But Hope discovers much The community is invited to this free special event One Book, One Community is a reading program built more than she bargained for when where Jason Wright will speak about Christmas Jars, around the shared experience of people reading and some unexpected news sets off a writing, his future projects, & more. A book signing talking about the same book. Through public and private chain reaction of kindness and will follow the program. discussions, the program promotes a sense of community brings above a Christmas Eve u u by facilitating the enjoyment of a great story. Come and wish come true. u experience the richness of the varying perspectives and ideas of our neighbors. Tuscarawas County 2016 About Penny's Christmas Jar Miracle Sponsors & Partners Readers across the country Baltic Bank One Book, One Community have been touched and forever Blair & Anna Zimmerman Trust changed by the New York Times Titles Through the Years bestselling book Christmas Jars. Claymont Public Library 2008: The Man Who Created Paradise, Now, children can feel the spirit Community State Bank by Gene Logsdon Dennison Rotary of the Christmas Jar in this full- 2009: Friday Night Lights, by H.G. Bissinger color illustrated children's picture Dover Public Library book. Penny's Christmas Jar Dover Rotary 2010: The Good Good Pig, by Sy Montgomery Miracle is an original story based First National Bank of Dennison 2011: Look Me in the Eye, by John Elder Robison on the Christmas Jars tradition that has touched hundreds 2012: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury of thousands of lives. Children will not only learn about Friends of the Library: compassion and service but, most important, they'll see that Claymont Public Library 2013: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, by Terry Ryan no matter what your age, you can make a difference in the Dover Public Library life of someone else. Newcomerstown Public Library 2014: Side-Yard Superhero, by Rick Niece About Jason Wright Tuscarawas County Public Library-New Phila 2015: Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher Tuscarawas County Public Library-Strasburg Jason Wright is a New York 2016: Christmas Jars, by Jason Wright Tuscarawas County Public Library-Sugarcreek Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. Tuscarawas County Public Library-Tuscarawas He is the author of The James Miracle (2004); Christmas Jars Gnadenhutten Public Library (2005); The Wednesday Letters Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church About TCLC (2007); Recovering Charles (2008), Hugh A. Fraser Fund The Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition is a non- Christmas Jars Reunion (2009); Jeanne Souers Garcia Foundation profit organization comprised of groups and individuals Penny’s Christmas Jar Miracle John & Orlena Marsh Foundation dedicated to enhancing traditional literacy as well as (2009); The Cross Gardener (2010); The Seventeen Second Kent State Tuscarawas cultural, financial, medical and technological literacy for all Miracle (2010); The Wedding Letters (2011); and, The 13th Newcomerstown Public Library Tuscarawas County residents. We promote public awareness Day of Christmas (2012). Jason is also a popular speaker and work collaboratively with local educators, literacy who speaks on faith, the Christmas Jars movement, the Tuscarawas County Council for Church & Community service providers, business, community and ministerial Joy of Service, the lost art of letter writing and many other Tuscarawas County Public Library System topics. He has been seen on CNN, FoxNews, C-SPAN, and United Way of Tuscarawas County organizations to support and initiate programs that work on local television affiliates around the country. He lives toward the goal of enhanced literacy. For more information, with his family in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Designed and printed by go to www.tuscarawascountyliteracycoalition.org. Special Programs for Teens Community Events How Can You Participate? Decorate Your Christmas Jar Stop by any public library location in Tuscarawas County Family Reading Festival Tuesday, October 4 at 3:00 PM | Dover Public Library to borrow a copy of Christmas Jars or Penny's Christmas Jar Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia Miracle, or purchase a copy of the books at Dayspring Christmas Jars Book Discussion & Craft The theme for this year's Family Reading Festival sponsored by Thursday, October 6 at 3:00 PM | TCPL-New Phila Christian Bookstore in New Philadelphia and The Gospel the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center is Every Hero Shop in Sugarcreek. Read the book, attend one or more of u u u has a Story! The annual family event encourages the love of the discussions scheduled in your community, or host your Special Programs for Kids reading through activities, guest readers, favorite book Get the book...read..discuss together... own. In addition to reading the book and joining in the Kids and families are invited to these special characters, face painting and an author fair. Nine school book discussions, enjoy programs with an emphasis on Christmas Jars story & craft programs: districts and six public libraries will be featured providing community and family at your local library. For more info hands on activities. Author Jason Wright will be on hand to on any One Book programs, call 330-343-6123. Tuesday, September 27 at 6:00 PM read Penny's Christmas Jar. Jason will present a bullying session AUTUMN 2016 TCPL-Tuscarawas at 10:30 entitled, It Takes Seventeen Seconds to Change a Life. Discussion Questions u u u Thursday, October 6 at 4:30 PM 1. In one sentence, how would you define the Claymont Public Library Christmas Jars: Faith, Hope & Charity word HOPE? Community Program & book signing featuring Jason Wright Book Discussions Wednesday, October 19 at 10:00 AM Sunday, November 6 at 6:00 PM 2. In the prologue, "Hope" is unexpectedly Gnadenhutten Public Library Tuesday, September 20 at 1:30 PM Newcomerstown Church of The Nazarene discovered, and it forever changes the life of TCPL-Tuscarawas Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 AM An Evening with Jason Wright Louise. What have you recently unexpectedly discovered and how do you think it can/will Gnadenhutten Public Library Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 PM Monday, October 10 at 10:00 AM Newcomerstown Middle School Auditorium change your life? TCPL-Sugarcreek Thursday, October 27 at 4:30 PM | TCPL-Bolivar Wednesday, November 16 at 10:30 AM 3. What was the significance of the tic-tac-toe Monday, October 17 at 2:00 PM Tuscarawas County's Share-A-Christmas TCPL-Sugarcreek In 1975 T-4-C partnered with Tuscarawas County Job & game of tator tots (pg. 16)? What simple Gnadenhutten Public Library traditions do you have in your life and what Wednesday, November 16 at 4:00 PM Family Services to provide families, going through hard do they symbolize? Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM Newcomerstown Public Library times, the means for a brighter Christmas. By co-ordinating efforts and encouraging county-wide support, the program Dover Public Library Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 PM | Dover Public Library 4. "This just don't belong in the papers" (pg. 31). Sraddha Coffee Co. in Dover continues to offer food baskets, clothing vouchers, and toys u u u for children twelve and under. A multitude of volunteers, of all Do you agree? Are acts of kindness better left anonymous? Tuesday, October 18 at 1:30 PM Contests ages, make it happen annually, enabling hundreds of needful TCPL-New Philadelphia families to share in the joyous holiday. For more information Teen Video Book Trailer Contest on how you can help and get involved, call: 330-343-6012. 5. How can you give away Christmas (pg. 69?) Teens in the Tuscarawas Valley are challenged to come up Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 PM with a 2-3 minute video book trailer for Jason Wright's If You Need Help This Christmas… 6. What "jar story" did you most relate to? Why? TCPL-Bolivar Christmas Jars. Winners of the competition will receive a Bring with you: Proof of residency, Kindle Fire & will have Jason Wright visit their school! your social security number, and proof of income. 7. Have you or your family been blessed by a Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 PM Complete details, including rules & entry form, can be If your last name Christmas act of kindness? Dover Public Library found at www.tuscarawascountyliteracycoalition.org begins with: Your application day is: A – E Monday, October 31 P – T Thursday, November 4 8. Do you believe that "good goes around" ? Thursday, October 27 at 12:00 PM Coloring Contest for Kids F – K Tuesday, November 1 U – Z Friday, November 4 How have you seen that in your own life? Claymont Public Library Color a Christmas Jar coloring sheet and L – O Wednesday, November 2 Chef Ernie’s in Uhrichsville win a gift certificate to Hometown Toys! 9. What can your book club group do to bring For kids grades K-5. Complete info at If you cannot make it on your assigned day, you will need to hope to someone in need this holiday season? Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 PM www.tuscarawascountyliteracycoalition.org come on Wednesday or Friday before 3:00 pm. TCPL-Strasburg Who do you know who might be in need of Christmas Jars Writing Contest TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM their own Christmas jar? Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 PM WHERE: Emmanuel Lutheran Church Age Categories: Grades 3-5; Jr. High; High School 202 E. High Avenue in New Phila TCPL Girls Night Out Winners will receive prizes & the opportunity 10. Will you go home today and start a Christmas Grille Room at Union Country Club to go out to supper with author Jason Wright! If you have any questions, call T-4-C at 330-343-6012 Jar of your own? Complete info can be found at DO NOT CALL THE CHURCH FOR INFORMATION. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER NOVEMBER 4. u u u www.tuscarawascountyliteracycoalition.org u u u