Updates!
All CT Reads 2026 
Virtual Author Launch

With Alicia D. Williams, K.A. Cobell,

and Ocean Vuong

Friday February 6, 2026

Join us for an extra-special virtual launch with the authors of the 2026 All CT Reads primary selections. Meet the authors and discover the story behind the pages. Words, inspiration, and connection awaits!

Updated Schedule*

·    11-11:30 am - Ocean Vuong author of The Emperor of Gladness, our adult pick

·    11:30-12 pm - K.A. Cobell author of Looking for Smoke, our teen pick

·    12-12:30 pm - Alicia Williams author of Mid-Air, our kids pick

*Please note, the 11 am and 12 pm authors have swapped.

Recording and Slides

Recordings will be available on the All CT Reads Website.

Who Should Come?

·    Everyone!!

·    Add it to your library calendar and newsletter.

·    Share it with your patrons and students - they're invited to join the event too

Accessibility

This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.

Books for Borrowing

As of Friday, January 2, 2026, we have book discussion sets available for reservations and borrowing by public, school, and academic libraries from the Middletown Library Service Center.

Reserve All CT Reads Discussion Sets.

Though remember, the Palace Project app is always there for you! We have many of the titles available in either ebook or audiobook formats so check those out!

Explore the All CT Reads Website

Explore All CT Reads to see the titles and:

·    12 book pages full of engagement resources

·    Reserve book discussion sets

·    Purchase books from our friends at CLC!

·    Publicity materials to support your All CT Reads outreach.

·    Book discussion resources in case you need to brush up on your book club facilitation skills!

·    Sign up to get emails directly to your inbox.

·    Tell us you’re participating!

About All CT Reads

All CT Reads is a year-long initiative to promote lifelong reading, learning, and connection that uses a rotating community committee structure to select one main book title and three shortlist book titles, each calendar year for three age groups: children (ages 10-12), teens (ages 13-18), and adults. In addition to the books, All CT Reads provides a supported programmatic structure built around the titles with room for individuality and creativity.

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