Maryland Center for the Book

08/27/2026

One week from tonight on September 3, please join us and author Lawrence Burney to inaugurate the 2026 One Maryland One Book programming season with a Virtual Kick-off Event!

Learn more about what inspired him to write the book, the role of cultural criticism, and some of the topics he hopes readers can keep in mind as they join in the OMOB experience this fall.

You can register here: https://bit.ly/4gSQD1N

Please note that registration is required to obtain the meeting link.

08/25/2026

Join us this Thursday 8/27 at 1:30 p.m. for our final One Maryland One Book Summer Information Session!

We will be discussing collection methods and tips for using the participant surveys and final reports. All partners are required to submit a final report. The session will be recorded.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4xew8TV

08/24/2026

In partnership with the Library of Congress and the 2026 National Book Festival, join us THIS WEDNESDAY 8/26 at 6:00 p.m. for this “Festival Near You” virtual talk to celebrate Maryland’s Great Reads from Great Places.

Lisa D. Brathwaite is author of the youth pick MILES OF STYLE: EUNICE W. JOHNSON AND THE EBONY FASHION FAIR.

Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson is author of the adult pick CLAIRE MCCARDELL: THE DESIGNER WHO SET WOMEN FREE.

The two will meet to discuss race and feminism’s impact on American fashion culture through the 20th Century.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3SsHN2f

07/20/2026

Each year, Maryland Humanities, as the Maryland Center for the Book Affiliate to The Library of Congress, selects two titles, one Adult and one Youth, as a representation of the state's literary heritage or talent.

Center affiliates will also attend the National Book Festival and host tables in the Roadmap to Reading, where attendees can visit each state and territory to learn about their literature, including their "Great Reads" selections.

Copies of each book will be sold at the festival, and the Library will make their "Great Reads" lists available as part of the National Book Festival.

Our Youth Selection is MILES OF STYLE: EUNICE W. JOHNSON AND THE EBONY FASHION FAIR by Lisa D. Brathwaite. Learn more about our selection and its author here: https://bit.ly/3TEWiQL

07/17/2026

Each year, Maryland Humanities, as the Maryland Center for the Book Affiliate to The Library of Congress, selects two titles, one Adult and one Youth, as a representation of the state's literary heritage or talent.

Center affiliates will also attend the National Book Festival and host tables in the Roadmap to Reading, where attendees can visit each state and territory to learn about their literature, including their "Great Reads" selections.

Copies of each book will be sold at the festival, and the Library will make their "Great Reads" lists available as part of the National Book Festival.

Our Adult Selection is CLAIRE MCCARDELL: THE DESIGNER WHO SET WOMEN FREE by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson. Learn more about our selection and its author here: https://bit.ly/3TEWiQL

07/15/2026

Just a reminder that we are hosting a virtual One Maryland One Book Information Session tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. for partners of the program.

This month we will cover tools and resources to support fall programming, including a tour of the brand new 2026 OMOB Reader’s Guide questions and activities, a walkthrough of the Events Calendar Submission process, and a discussion of participant surveys in advance of August’s session. The session will be recorded.

We hope to see you there!

You can register here: https://bit.ly/4bf3KIk

07/11/2026

This upcoming Thursday at noon, there is a One Maryland One Book Information Session. In this session we will provide a tour of this year's all-digital Reader's Guide, a walkthrough of the Partner Events Submission process, and a discussion of participant surveys.

You can register here: https://bit.ly/4bf3KIk

07/09/2026

We are ready to share this year's all-digital One Maryland One Book Reader's Guide for Lawrence Burney's NO SENSE IN WISHING. Thanks again to our UMBC CoLab Interns Akil, Keziah, and Rebecca for their dedication and hard work on this project!

See it now:

2026 One Maryland One Book No Sense in Wishing Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce that the selection for the 2026 One Maryland One Book is No Sense in Wishing […]

06/15/2026

Our third and final UMBC CoLab intern is Rebecca Mekasha! She will be working on the digital 2026 One Maryland One Book Reader's Guide with Akil and Keziah.

Rebecca is a Computer Engineering Major and Math Minor studying at UMBC.

06/13/2026

Our next UMBC CoLab Intern is Keziah John! She is working on the digital 2026 One Maryland One Book Reader's Guide.

Keziah is a rising sophomore at UMBC majoring in Individualized Studies with a concentration in neuroscience. As a published author and avid reader, she considers One Maryland One Book as an amazing way to get people curious about learning and interested in reading more. She is so excited to be part of this project!