Wilson Public
The notion of a one book/one city (state, county, church, etc.) started with an idea by Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl. First initiated in 1998 by the Washington Center for the Book, the Library of Congress reports that such programs are abundant around the world. In fact, in 2026, One Book One Cozad will celebrate its twelfth year of a local program. Wilson Public Library agrees with the Nebraska Center for the Book’s philosophy that “reading great literature provokes us to think about ourselves, our environment and our relationships,” and that “talking about great literaturewith friends, families and neighbors often adds richness and depth to the experience of reading.”
One Book, One Cozad 2026
One Book One Cozad is a reading program that encourages Cozadians to read and discuss one specially chosen book. This year's selection is I Am a Man: Chief Standing Bear's Journey for Justice by Joe Starita. Click here for more information and events.