Eleven years after the city closed the book on the program, the DPL is opening a new chapter.
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At the prompting of Mayor Mike Johnston's office, the DPL will reinstate the program without the aid of Arts & Venues. Instead,, city librarian and DPL executive director, will be working exclusively with members of her staff to breathe new life into adult literacy and book appreciation in Denver. De la Cruz is no stranger to bringing people together through stories. She spent years as one of the leaders of archivism-as-activism nonprofit. Earlier this year, though, she jumped at the chance to work full-time for DPL, which ArtHyve had partnered with often in the past. And while she's not at liberty to reveal the novel that has been chosen to resurrect One Book, One Denver — that announcement will be made in August 2025 — she's happy to share her enthusiasm about the pick.
The chosen book stood out to me for its connections to identity, nostalgia, zine culture and music, all things that feel deeply tied to the creative heartbeat of Denver. It explores themes of self-discovery and belonging in a way that feels both deeply personal and widely relatable. I love how it resonates with the DIY, grassroots artistic energy that’s so present in our city, and I see it as a bridge to programming that celebrates the intersections of art forms and community storytelling.
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