One Book, One Philadelphia 2013

Join HTFL in welcoming One Book, One Philadelphia to Haverford Township for the 9th year! 

This year's selection, The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka, is a powerfully moving, poetic novel that tells the tragic story of the Japanese “picture brides” who travelled from Japan to San Francisco in the early 1900s, tracing their collective and individual experiences as wives, mothers, breadwinners, and marginalized members of American society during both peacetime and the onset of World War II.

Check out The Buddha in the Attic today - we have the title available as a paperback, an audiobook, and in large print.  Or reserve the Book Club in a Bag for your group!

HTFL, in cooperation with the School District of Haverford Township and the Rotary Club of Haverford Township will offer a number of programs, including a visit from Julie Otsuka.

From Concentration Camp to Today’s Issues...Connections of History
Location:Haverford Township Free Library
Sunday, February 10  — 2:00 pm
Mr. Hiro Nishikawa will discuss his childhood experiences in a Japanese internment camp in Poston, AZ during WWII, as well as the  historical and social context in which the incarceration took place, the Redress Movement, and the connection to current events.

Reading-a-Round Book Discussion Group: The Buddha in the Attic
Location: Haverford Township Free Library
Tuesday, February 26  — 7:00 pm
Join the discussion of Julie Otsuka’s book.

Julie Otsuka discusses The Buddha in the Attic
Location: Haverford High School, 200 Mill Road, Havertown
Tuesday, March 12 — 9:00 am
Students and community members are welcome to attend this discussion of the 2013 One Book featured selection with Julie Otsuka. Advance registration is required for this program, please click here to sign up through EventKeeper.

Book signing and Reception with Julie Otsuka
Location: Haverford Township Free Library
Tuesday, March 12 — 11:00 am
The author of the 2013 One Book featured selection will sign books and talk with readers during a light reception.

Meet the Author Luncheon
Location: Haverford Township Free Library
Tuesday, March 13 — 12:30 pm
Join Ms. Otsuka at a luncheon hosted by HTFL.
Tickets are $15 and must be purchased prior to event. Purchase tickets in person at HTFL's Front Desk by March 8th.