61° Mostly CloudyOne Book, One San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
One Book, One San Diego promises to be an exciting program in 2013. This article answers common questions about the program. Contact Clare Pister at cpister@kpbs.org with further questions.
One Book, One San Diego Highlights Three Books This Year
One Book, One San Diego will feature three books in the 2011-2012 season: Sky of Red Poppies by Zohreh Ghahremani, Moloka'i by Alan Brennert, and Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea.
lê thi diem thúy decribes her novel, The Gangster We Are All Look For
The Gangster We Are All Looking For is the 2011 One Book, One San Diego selection. Listen to a plot summary by the author, lê thi diem thúy, given during her visit to San Diego in February 2011.
Local Community Organizations
These are local Vietnamese oriented organizations in the San Diego area.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter Five "nu' o ' c"
The last chapter finalizes the transition and feelings of the young narrator.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter One "suh-top"
The first chapter introduces us to our anonymous narrator and the beginning of her migration.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter Two "palm"
Chapter two describes a family reuniting and the realizations of immigration.
Chapter Three "the gangster we are all looking for"
The third chapter delves into symbolic representations during a turbulent time for the family.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter Four "the bones of birds"
Problems unfold in chapter four.
"The Gangster We Are All Looking For": Connections & Resources
From food to film, "The Gangster We Are All Looking For" offers many connections to be made and resources to be discovered within the San Diego area.
Themes
Many themes can be discovered and discussed in "The Gangster We Are Looking For".
Genre: True-life Novel
This true life novel spans many genre's, making it a relatable read for many people, especially San Diegans.
Local Teen Inspiring Peers to Read for Fun
13-year-old Emma Halpern of San Diego is fighting the cycle of poverty through inspiring a love of reading in her low income peers. Read on to see how this visionary teen is starting a book club trend in an area high school.
San Diego Public Library Seeks Local Authors for Exhibition
The San Diego Public Library is looking for local authors to feature in their 45th Annual Local Authors Exhibit. Learn how to submit your book to become a featured author.
San Diego Book Club: The Risteners
One Book, One San Diego is highlighting a local book club each month and sharing their findings with Culture Lust. The first featured book club is called the San Diego Risteners, a group that prefers the audio version of their selections. Clare Pister and Ashley Rodriguez explain.
