2019 - 2020 One Book Theme: "Search for Self"

The 2019 - 2020 One Book theme is titled, “Search for Self.” The idea behind the theme is to encourage students to think in terms of what they want to do in life and how they will get there. This theme also gives everyone the opportunity to reflect on how they can continue to move forward down the road to self-improvement.

For the 2019 - 2020 school year, students and staff can choose from five (5) different books which have a common theme of characters facing to better themselves.

• A Very Large Expanse of the Sea by Tahereh Mafi
• A Wizard of Earthsea: The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1 by Ursula K. Le Guin
• Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
• We are Okay by Nina LaCour
• Toughness: Developing True Strength on and off the Court by Jay Bilas

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The mission of Defy the Issue as a community coalition involving Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Mount Laurel, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle and Woodland is to educate families and residents of all ages about the dangers of illegal drug and alcohol use and to provide support for young people by empowering them to DEFY the pressures of drug and alcohol use. This will be accomplished through:

• A marketing campaign demonstrating solidarity for Defy the Issue
• Education, outreach and support for families
• Community awareness soliciting sponsorship and support for Defy the Issue from all stakeholders