To use this press release, copy/paste the text below into a word processing program (Word, Google Docs), then edit the text in [brackets] with your event information. Once the copy has been edited, send the press release via email (as an attachment, or in the body of the email) to local media (find the appropriate email address for news tips on their website).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [Month XX, 202X]
[Name] Public Library to Hold Book Discussion [Month XX] on 202X All Iowa Reads Title: [Book Title] by [Author Name]
[City Name]— The [Name] Public Library invites members of the community to a program on [Day, Month XX, 202X] at [X:XX a/p.m.] to discuss the 202X [Adult, Teen, or Kids] All Iowa Reads title: [Book Title] by [Author Name].
[Add more about the event here, including registration information or how to access the online meeting, how to get copies of the book, who will lead the discussion, whom to direct questions, etc.]
"Quote from director or discussion leader about what they liked about the book or why it's a good book for a group discussion," said [Name}, [title] of the [Name] Public Library.
About the 202X Title: [Book Title]
Copy/paste book synopsis from the All Iowa Reads program resources of the selected book.
About All Iowa Reads and the Iowa Center for the Book
Established in 2003, the All Iowa Reads program from the Iowa Center for the book encourages Iowans to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same year. The Iowa Center for the Book is a program of the State Library of Iowa with the mission to stimulate public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries. Find out more at www.IowaCenterfortheBook.org.
The State Library of Iowa strengthens Iowa libraries and information access for Iowans. www.StateLibraryofIowa.org.
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