One Book, One San Diego
One Book, One San Diego is our region's premier literary program, presented in partnership between KPBS and over 80 public libraries, service organizations, and educational institutions. Now in its 19th year, the purpose is to bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.
The 2025 Selections
Adults
Deacon King Kong
Written by James McBride
Deacon King Kong is a surprisingly hilarious novel that follows the ripple effects of a shooting in a 1969 Brooklyn housing project, brimming with unforgettable characters and blending hard truths with perfect comedic timing.
- Get the eBook (no waitlist or holds!)
- Get the audiobook (no waitlist or holds!)
- Request a print copy
Teens
Family Style
Written and illustrated by Thien Pham
Family Style is a moving graphic novel memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in America, reflected in the foods his family encounters.
- Get the eBook (no waitlist or holds!)
- Request a print copy
Kids
The Interpreter
Words by Olivia Abtahi
Pictures by Monica Arnaldo
The Interpreter is a heartfelt story of a young girl who serves as an interpreter between her Spanish-speaking parents and the English-speaking community they live in.
- Get the eBook (no waitlist or holds!)
- Get the audiobook (no waitlist or holds!)
- Request a print copy
One Book Sin Fronteras
¡Los resultados están aquí! Explore los libros galardonados de One Book Sin Fronteras 2025 y esté atento a próximos eventos literarios en su biblioteca más cercana.
La intérprete
texto de Olivia Abtahi
imágenes de Monica Arnaldo
traducción de David Bowles
Una conmovedora historia de una joven que sirve como intérprete entre sus padres hispanohablantes y la comunidad angloparlante en la que viven.
Events
One Book is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation. Additional support comes from the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, and the Payne Family Foundation.