Wayne County Reads is a one book, one-community project started in Wayne County, N.C. in 2004. In addition to discussing each book’s literary merits, WCR provides free public programs such as lectures, exhibits, performances, films, discussions, demonstrations, contests and festivals that explore the themes and issues in the books.

Game Changers book cover

This year's selection is Game Changers by Art Chansky.

Chansky’s book explores how Coach Dean Smith and player Charlie Scott, two young men both destined for greatness but struggling through challenges on and off the court, helped transform a university, a community, and the racial landscape of sports in the South.

The book can be borrowed from the Wayne County Public Library. (Check status of the book.) It can also be downloaded as an e-book from both NCLive's Home Grown Collection, and OverDrive. The audio version can also be downloaded from OverDrive. (Please note that you will need to log in with your WCPL library card when using NCLive and OverDrive.)

Limited quantities are also available for order through Books-A-Million.

Upcoming Events:

Wayne County Reads Partners:

  • Literacy Connections
  • Paramount Theatre
  • Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Library
  • University of Mount Olive Library
  • Wayne Community College
  • Wayne Country Day School
  • Wayne County Public Library
  • Wayne County Public Schools