Book in Common
Powerful Narrative Addressing Concept of What It Means to Be ‘Latino’ Chosen for 2024–25 Book in Common
Héctor Tobar’s “Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of ‘Latino,’” works to decode the meaning of ‘Latino’ as a racial and ethnic identity in the modern United States and gives voice to the anger and hopes of younger Latinx people.
Deep Look into America’s Relationship with Slavery Named Book in Common for 2023-24
Confronting America's legacy of slavery, the selection for the 2023-24 Book in Common is Clint Smith's “How the Word is Passed.”
Illustrated Memoir ‘The Best We Could Do’ Named Book in Common for 2022–23
The 2022–23 Book in Common is Thi Bui’s “The Best We Could Do,” a 2017 illustrated memoir about the author’s family’s journey from Vietnam to the United States and the universal struggles of connecting with family, culture and identity.
Book in Common Challenges Perception, Narrative of Native Tribes
President Hutchinson encourages participation on the Book in Common Reading Challenge as an opportunity to honor and learn about Native American communities and systemic racism.
‘There There’ Announced as the Book in Common for 2021–22 Academic Year
'There There,' the bestselling novel by Tommy Orange, has been selected as the Book in Common for the 2021–22 academic year.
CSU, Chico Hosts ‘How to Be an Antiracist’ Author Kendi for Virtual Book in Common Discussion
As the culminating event for this year's Book in Common, “How to Be an Antiracist,” Chico State will host a virtual discussion with best-selling author Ibram X. Kendi on April 21.
A Lasting Commitment to Being Anti-Racist
Relegating Black history to one month each year is less than adequate if we are truly serious about combatting racism and ending violence against Black and brown people in this country. Black history is American history.
Book in Common Selection for 2020–21 Academic Year Announced
Ibram X. Kendi’s “How to Be an Antiracist” has been chosen as the Book in Common for the 2020–21 academic year.
Book in Common Author Oakes Explores Climate Change
The author of this year's Book in Common selection, Lauren E. Oakes, will lead a virtual lecture on April 22.
Let’s Learn, Together
President Hutchinson invites the campus and community to take part in upcoming events that showcase the University's spirit of lifelong learning.
CSU, Chico and Butte College Announce Book in Common for 2019-20 Academic Year
Chico State and Butte College have jointly chosen the Book in Common for the 2019-20 academic year.
‘All They Will Call You’ Aims to Honor Anonymous Plane Crash Victims
Author Tim Z. Hernandez discusses the synchronicity of how this year’s Book in Common, "All They Will Call You," came together and its relevance today.
CSU, Chico and Butte College Announce Book in Common for 2018-19 Academic Year
A deadly plane crash, a social injustice and the backlash that followed are all part of the Book in Common selected for academic year 2018-19.
‘In All Her Gloria’ Gallery
Browse through the photo gallery highlighting Gloria Steinem's visit to Chico State for the 2017 Book in Common.