[OPLINLIST] PBS Books Reading Road Trip - Ohio Episode Upcoming Premiere!

[Donald Boozer]

Hello, OPLINlist!

I am excited to share information about the upcoming premiere of the Ohio episode of American Stories: A Reading Road Trip from PBS Books, the Library of Congress, and its affiliated Centers for the Book across the country. The episode will be posted LIVE on October 15 at 8pm on Facebook, YouTube, pbsbooks.org and the PBS App.
If your library would like to join, feel free to follow the links and spread the word.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me directly.

Don Boozer
Manager, Literature Department | Homebound Services
Coordinator, The Ohio Center for the Book
Cleveland Public Library
325 Superior Avenue NE | Cleveland, OH 44114
P: 216-902-4947
donald.boozer at cpl.org
www.cpl.org<http://www.cpl.org>
www.ohiocenterforthebook.org<http://www.ohiocenterforthebook.org>
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Dear fellow Librarians,
To celebrate America's 250 anniversary, PBS Books has teamed up with the Library of Congress (LOC) and LOC's Centers for the Book to document the important literary heritage of our nation. I am pleased to share that on October 15 at 8pm ET—Ohio will be featured.

OCT 15 American Stories: A Reading Road Trip heads to the Buckeye State, exploring its vibrant literary scene from comics to classics!
👉Watch the promo here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYsRD3gzrh4>!

Easy Wins for Digital Teams!
  ✅ Share the Livestream Event [LINK<https://www.facebook.com/events/788676056855844>]
  ✅ Promote with ready-to-use engagement toolkit [LINK<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/soql3l0t1wqinjif7tzoy/AOPD4sbZgZuDDpmIZVRYUvk?rlkey=c3vom6ziejil27hs8d9qeeoag&st=venbsa6p&dl=0>]
  ✅ Leave your community members craving more! Share curated booklists with your patrons[LINK<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gq1czahg5vgy9gf6jv9cz/RRT-EP-103-Ohio-Book-List.pdf?rlkey=fo5n8mwts119gxepd2vllk57d&st=c2pdl58u&dl=0>]



FREE Digital Content that Spotlights America’s Groundbreaking Authors, Libraries, and Literary Landmarks.

Engage your community — Highlight local connections — Celebrate America250 with the Nation


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“This is a state that is interested in serving communities, vast communities of readers.” — Hanif Abdurraqib (There's Always This Year)


Ohio has long been a powerhouse of American imagination. From the first flight of Siegel and Shuster’s Superman to the soaring poetry of Mary Oliver (This Wild and Precious Life), the groundbreaking stories of Virginia Hamilton (M.C. Higgins, the Great), and the pioneering verses of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Sympathy), the Buckeye State has shaped America’s literary landscape.


Contemporary creators like Derf Backderf (My Friend Dahmer), John Scalzi (Old Man’s War), Hanif Abdurraqib (A Little Devil in America), and Rita Dove (Thomas and Beulah) keep Ohio’s literary spirit alive, drawing bold inspiration from the state’s vibrant neighborhoods and rich culture.


Bring your community members along as we explore Ohio’s literary gems Wednesday, October 15, 8 PM ET Available on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/events/788676056855844>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDWWHCdTshVLNe6_xlArbA>, pbsbooks.org<https://www.pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip/> and the PBS App<https://www.pbs.org/show/book-view-now/collections/american-stories-a-reading-road-trip/>!

[Click here<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ss6goltjn0egofltve4px/RRT-Ep-103-Topics-Outline.docx?rlkey=n6zmj3ojnvraj8sj9hrucj5dx&st=qdk4qtx1&dl=0> for the full line-up of historic and contemporary authors, libraries, bookstores, and landmarks featured in this episode.]


Why Your Library Will Love This Series!

  *   Plug-and-play: High-quality, America 250-themed videos for social, web, and email—no extra production work required.

  *   Boosts Social Engagement: Engaging contentthat drives likes, comments, and shares that keep your page active and your algorithm strong.

  *   Customizable: Highlight your region’s literary gems, celebrate local culture, and connect directly with your audience.

  *   Turnkey Promotional Assets: Logos, graphics, and pre-written copy for social, web, and on-air (add your logo!)

  *   Unite Communities: Invite viewers to explore the literary heritage of other states/territories—and uncover the stories that connect us all.


How to Utilize this Turnkey Engagement Opportunity

American Stories: A Reading Road Trip is a simple way to engage your audience—and share inspiring, book-loving stories with your community!.

1. Share the Facebook Livestream Link

Post the link 1–2 weeks before each episode premieres, and again on premiere day. Invite your followers to RSVP and join the experience live!

2. High-Impact, Zero-Hassle Promotion Toolkit

Bring your community along for this nationwide literary journey—effortlessly.

Our turnkey toolkit<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/soql3l0t1wqinjif7tzoy/AOPD4sbZgZuDDpmIZVRYUvk?rlkey=c3vom6ziejil27hs8d9qeeoag&st=m93l8r9y&dl=0> <https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/soql3l0t1wqinjif7tzoy/AOPD4sbZgZuDDpmIZVRYUvk?rlkey=c3vom6ziejil27hs8d9qeeoag&st=m93l8r9y&dl=0> gives you everything you need to shine: program descriptions, eye-catching event graphics, series and episode promos, ready-to-post social media copy, pre-written newsletter content, and more!

▶️Easy Win for Your Social Strategy: Share the On-Demand Video

Even if you miss the livestream, the content lives on! Reshare episodes anytime from the <https://www.pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip/> PBS Books website<https://www.pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip/>, YouTube playlist<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1FwhbR_ZkLq5DbTO-kmc41spEK1h_yRc>, PBS.org<https://www.pbs.org/show/book-view-now/> or the PBS App to keep your page active with fresh, meaningful content.

American Stories: A Reading Road Trip<https://www.pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip/> is a FREE monthly video series from PBS Books, the Library of Congress, and its Center for the Book affiliates. Each episode takes your community on a literary journey across the nation and select U.S. territories, highlighting local authors, books, libraries, and landmarks—delivering ready-to-use America 250–themed content for your digital platforms.

The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States and materials from around the world. It is the main research arm of Congress and home to the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services, and programs at loc.gov<http://loc.gov>; federal legislative info at congress.gov<http://congress.gov>; and register creative works at copyright.gov<http://copyright.gov>.

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