4 Great Ways to Take Part
in The Soloist Community Read
Read the book.
The book is available through a variety of sources:
Madison Public Library -
If you have a library card order the book through the Madison Public Library.
Online -
Buy a copy online with Amazon.com:
Can't wait and want it today?
Buy a locally at the University Book Store, Borders, Barnes and Noble or other retailer
Join a library discussion.
The Madison Public Library is hosting a series of book discussion groups
from April thru July. The public is invited to join any of these discussions. Click here for a full schedule or to learn more about library activities.
Host a book club.
Ask your friends to read The Soloist and then host a discussion. You can check out a complete book discussion kit from the Madison Public Library that includes books and a Community Read Tool Kit or you can access the whole Community Read Tool Kit online.
Need a little assistance? soloist@porchlightinc.org.
Watch the movie.
- Love the idea but you are more of a visual person?
Consider watching the major motion picture version starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr..
- The movie is available on DVD through the Madison Public Library, Amazon.com, or wherever you prefer to get your movies.
- The library has scheduled a free public showing on May 14th.
Learn more about this.
- Consider hosting a movie party with friends. You can use our book discussion kit to host a lively discussion after you watch it together.