Mayor Hancock To Announce 2018 Youth One Book, One Denver Selection, 4/4

Mayor Michael B. Hancock will unveil the winning selection for this year's Youth One Book, One Denver program presented by Denver Arts & Venues at Force Elementary School on Wednesday, April 4. Hancock will be joined by the author as well as Councilman Kevin Flynn, students from Force Elementary School, and representatives from Denver Arts & Venues, the Denver Office of Children's Affairs, Denver Public Library, Denver Afterschool Alliance, and other Youth One Book, One Denver partners.

Youth One Book, One Denver book selection announcement, Wednesday, April 4, 10:30-11 a.m.. Force Elementary School, 1550 S. Wolff St.

Now in its seventh year, the Youth One Book, One Denver summer reading program offers children ages 9-12 a shared reading experience along with fun and educational programming to help combat summer learning loss with events and activities tied to the book's themes. The author of this year's selection will make several public appearances throughout the program, which runs June through August. Summer programming ranges from group activities, to workshops and classes, to things children can do at home on their own or with a little help from an adult and guidance found in the free activity guide. Youth participating in summer partner programs will receive a copy of this year's selection as well as educational opportunities related to the book. Participants can also pick up a copy of the book and activity guide at Denver Public Libraries, or download a copy of the activity guide online at ArtsandVenues.com/YOBOD.

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Denver Arts & Venues' mission is to amplify Denver's quality of life and economic vitality through premier public venues, arts and entertainment opportunities. Arts & Venues is the City and County of Denver agency responsible for operating some of the region's most renowned facilities, including Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum and McNichols Civic Center Building. Arts & Venues also oversees the Denver Public Art Program, Create Denver, SCFD Tier III granting process, Arts Education Fund and other entertainment and cultural events such as the Five Points Jazz Festival, Urban Arts Fund, P.S. You Are Here and implementation of IMAGINE 2020: Denver's Cultural Plan. Denver Arts & Venues is committed to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in all our programs, initiatives and decision-making processes.

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