Welcome

Welcome to “It takes a book to know a candidate.” This is an online book club open to anyone who would like to read and discuss the selected books. You do not have to be a member of SPJ to participate. We selected the autobiographies of the two candidates because they were written before they were in the race for president. Our thought was that we could get to know them before the spin factor went into play. We are starting with John McCain’s book, “Faith of My Fathers” in June, followed by Barack Obama’s book, “Dreams from My Father” in July. August we’ll do a little compare and contrast. So if you don’t join us in June there will still be a place for your participation at any time through the summer. In September we plan to host a reception for all local participants on campus. The date is 7 p.m., Sept. 17. More about that later. For now: reading begins!

Kathleen Wickham

SPJ chapter adviser