One Book One Broward
January 2 - February 28, 2026
Theme:
Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection
Broward County Library's annual literacy initiative for those who live, learn, work, and play in Broward County to build deeper connections through a single book community read.
Featured Novels:
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The Seed Keeper
by Diane Wilson
A novel about a Dakhóta family's struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.
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The First Blade of Sweetgrass by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey
A youth book about a modern Wabanaki girl who is excited to accompany her grandmother for the first time to harvest sweetgrass for basket making.
Kickoff Event
ArtLit 2026 - January 10, 10AM-3PM at Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
ArtLit 2026 launches One Book, One Broward. This year's fantastic festival of art, culture, and literature is an imaginative journey through native wetlands to explore traditions surrounding seeds and planting which reflects the featured stories. ArtLit 2026 features performances, hands-on art activities, literature workshops, food trucks, vendors, and facepainting.
More Events
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Roots to Blossom: Intergenerational Family Archive Project, January 21, 6-7:45PM, African American Research Library and Cultural Center
- EcoShift Film: Seed - The Untold Story, January 24, 2:30-5:30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library
- Perspectives on Public Health - February 3, 6-7:30PM, West Regional Library
- Moonlight Tales: Stories of Nuture & Nature, February 27, 6:30-8:30PM, Fort Lauderdale Women's Club (next to Main Library)
- Creative Writing Workshop with Fabienne Josaphat - February 28, 2-3:30PM, North Regional/Broward College Library
- Book Discussions featuring The Seed Keeper, various branches
- Storytimes featuring The First Blade of Sweetgrass, various branches
One Book One Broward is generously sponsored by Broward Public Library Foundation, Friends of Broward County Library, and the Friends of Community Engagement.
