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One Maryland One Book

Encouraging a love of reading and a deeper sense of community, One Maryland One Book is like a statewide book club. Every Marylander is invited to participate through one of the hundreds of events happening around the state.

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Cover illustration of the book "Kin: Rooted in Hope" by Carole Boston Weatherford, featuring a portrait of a woman against a vibrant purple background, with artistic tree motifs.2025 Selection: 
Kin: Rooted In Hope

by Carole Boston Weatherford
art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford

Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce that the selection for the 2025 One Maryland One Book (OMOB) is Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford.

Released in 2024, the book is a work of art, history, and personal genealogy – the authors’ search into their family tree led them to ancestors who were among the founders of Maryland.

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