1C1S

27/10/2021

As part of our One City One Story initiative, we offered a writing prompt on our website if readers wanted to respond to this year's selection "Dumba Chora." We also offered writers the chance to submit their writing prompt essay to a contest—and we have a winner! Visit our website to read Malavika Shetty's response entitled "The Photograph": https://bostonbookfest.org/one-city-one-story/

25/10/2021

Wanted to join the One City One Story event this year, but didn't have the time? You can still read a copy of this year's selection "Dumba Chora" by Waltham author Chandreyee Lahiri—digital copies are available at our website: https://bostonbookfest.org/one-city-one-story/
Then, head to the One City One Story session replay to hear the author discuss the story, as well as to see the conversation with our community, and if the elements that resonated with them resonated with you, too!: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dumbachora

Register now for Boston Book Festival's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Thursday October 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm EDT.

22/10/2021

We had a great community discussion last night of this year's One City One Story selection "Dumba Chora," where author Chandreyee Lahiri talked about the origins of the story, the imagery and characterization included, and even shared some pictures of boats in the Sundarbans! If you missed the session, you can watch the replay on Crowdcast here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dumbachora

21/10/2021

Our One City One Story discussion has finally arrived! Tonight, join Chandreyee Lahiri, author of this year's One City One Story selection “Dumba Chora,” in conversation with facilitator Alicia Anstead and the virtual audience. Our session kicks off at 6:00pm, and you can register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dumbachora

Haven't yet read "Dumba Chora"? You can find digital copies in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, and Bengali, at our website: https://bostonbookfest.org/one-city-one-story/

15/10/2021

Our One City One Story selection, "Dumba Chora" by Chandreyee Lahiri, is now available translated into Bengali! Find a digital copy at our website: https://bostonbookfest.org/one-city-one-story/

Don't forget to register for our One City One Story discussion on Oct. 21!: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dumbachora

13/10/2021

In case you missed it, the full schedule for the Boston Book Festival is available! Our mostly virtual Festival kicks off a full week of programming this Friday, Oct. 15, running until Sunday, Oct. 24. Registration is open for all virtual sessions now, including the One City One Story discussion on Oct. 21. Find session descriptions, our select in-person events, kids programming, and more, at our full schedule here: https://bostonbookfest.org/festival/schedule/

12/10/2021

Our One City One Story community-wide read discussion is next week! There's still time to pick up a copy of "Dumba Chora" at various bookstores and libraries around town. Join us on Oct. 21 for a discussion with the author, Waltham's Chandreyee Lahiri, in conversation with Alicia Anstead. Register for our virtual discussion here:

Register now for Boston Book Festival's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Thursday October 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm EDT.

08/10/2021

If you would like to participate in our One City One Story-inspired writing contest, today, Oct. 8, is the deadline for submission! Find out more information at our 1S1C page: https://bostonbookfest.org/one-city-one-story/

07/10/2021

Have you registered for the One City One Story virtual conversation with author Chandreyee Lahiri on Thursday, October 21 at 6pm? Head to the link below to register. In the meantime, you can prepare for the event by considering the following discussion questions about "Dumba Chora":
📚If you had been on the boat, how would you have reacted to the news that “only high tide can free this boat from Dumba Chora” at midnight?
📚How does the relationship between Sutapa and Shekhar develop over the course of the story? What do you think of the couple?
📚Sutapa and Shekhar discover they have more in common than they had previously thought. Have you ever altered your original impressions of someone or become close to someone despite expectations?
📚What do you think about the different experiences Rehman has had in comparison to Shekhar’s and Sutapa’s lives? How do these differences parallel class differences in the United States?
📚What does the tiger’s appearance represent in response to the backstories of Shekhar and Sutapa?
What do you make of the end of the story? Is it happy? What questions do you still have at the end of the story?
📚What does “Dumba Chora” reveal about Bengali culture that you may not have known before? How does it challenge cultural stereotypes or your understanding?
Think about. your answers, and we'll see you there!

Register now for Boston Book Festival's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Thursday October 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm EDT.

05/10/2021

Did you know that in addition to reading our 1C1S selection "Dumba Chora" and attending the discussion on Oct. 21, you can also write about it? Send us a response to the writing prompt at our website. Winning submissions may be featured on our social media, and winning authors could win a Boston Book Festival “swag bag." The deadline to submit is this Friday, October 8: https://bostonbookfest.org/one-city-one-story/

01/10/2021

Registration is now available for the One City One Story discussion on Thursday, October 21 at 6:00pm. Join author Chandreyee Lahiri and host Alicia Anstead to discuss this year's selection "Dumba Chora," now available in print copies around town, or digitally at our website. Register today!

Register now for Boston Book Festival's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Thursday October 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm EDT.

29/09/2021

If you haven't yet picked up your copy of "Dumba Chora," this Saturday, October 2, we'll be at the Waltham Farmers' Market starting at 9:30am to distribute copies. Grab a story and say hello! Then plan to attend the virtual discussion with author Chandreyee Lahiri on October 21 at the Boston Book Festival. You can also pick up a copy at our partnership locations around town or read a digital copy (in English, Spanish, and Chinese) here: https://bostonbookfest.org/one-city-one-story/