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The One Book CRC Project encourages the Cosumnes River College's entire campus and neighboring community to read and discuss a common book during each academic year.

The One Book CRC selection for the 2011/2012 academic year is I Do Not Come To You By Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. This book is available at the CRC Library and the Hawks Nest Bookstore. Visit the bookstore website to print your coupon for a discount when you purchase the book at the Hawks Nest!

Events

Faculty- join us for a workshop called "CASSL Hosts OneBook in Your Classroom" on October 5th from 3:00-4:30. This workshop is an opportunity for faculty to share how they are incorporating it in their classroom and to gather new ideas about how they might use the book!

Bring your class and hear what students have to say about the book at our two Student Reader Response Panels on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 1:30-2:50 and Wed., Oct. 19 from 1:30-2:50pm. Both panels will be held in the Hawk's Nest Bookstore.

Hear from a panel of law enforcement speakers at our Internet Crime Conference on Wed., Nov. 2 from 10:30-11:50am!

About the Book

I Do Not Come To You By Chance, by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, is the story of young Kingsley Ibo- a Nigerian man who has just completed his education and is looking for work so that he can begin supporting his family members who are struggling through hard times. With no job opportunities available, Kingsley gets caught up in the lucrative world of Internet crime. This book is part coming of age story, part ethical dilemma, funny and very interesting. You get a unique look at life in Nigeria and Internet crime (from the other side of the computer).

To enhance your reading experience you may also want to take a look at the following resources (Please note that Cosumnes River College is not responsible for content on third party websites.):

Check out the Elk Grove Citizen (9/23/11) article discussing One Book!

Read a review of I Do Not Come To You By Chance from The Washington Post.

Check out the author, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, on African Writing Online!

Enhance your reading experience by learning more about Nigerian history, culture and society. These books are available from the CRC Library!

Have you ever seen an email scam like the ones described in the book? Take a look at this sample 419 email!

Participate in the One Book CRC Community!

Check us out on Facebook or visit the One Book