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Watch Mona Golabek’s performance at the one-book, one-read event in Memphis, Tennessee.
In Partnership with Facing History and Ourselves
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The Children of Willesden Lane has been the official selection of numerous communities for their annual “One City One Book” reading programs.
Many city-wide reads culminate with Mona Golabek in concert, performing the beautiful classical music and story of her mother, Lisa Jura.
“The Children of Willesden Lane will make a major impact
on our nation’s children and our schools.”
Sharon Darling
Founder and President,
National Center for Family Literacy
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Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Children of Willesden Lane became the fourth book selected for the annual “Scranton Reads: One City One Book” program. School administrators also got on board, piloting the book and study guide as curriculum for their middle and high school students.
Each year during the month of October, citizens of Scranton, Pennsylvania together read a great work of literature. The Children of Willesden Lane joined To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby and The Grapes of Wrath on Scranton’s list of one-book selections.
Indianapolis
Mona Golabek performed for students and their families as well as members of the community in this expansive city-wide read, attended by Dr. Foley,Senior Vice President, Milken Educator Awards/Milken Family Foundation.
Putnam County, West Virginia
Thousands of students and citizens living in West Virginia's Putnam County embraced The Children of Willesden Lane.
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Read testimonials from distinguished civic leaders who’ve written letters of endorsement for the The Children of Willesden Lane, and tell what the city-wide read has meant to their respective cities.
Janet Weir Creighton
Mayor, City of Canton, Ohio
Annette "Mickey" Lentz
Executive Director, Catholic Education and Faith Formation,
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Christopher A. Doherty
Mayor, City of Scranton, Pennsylvania
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