East Marion Elementary School has selected "The One and Only Ivan," as its One School One Book. Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.

3rd - 5th graders are reading the chapter book. Prek-2nd are reading the story book version. (Some 2nd graders have asked to read the chapter book)

The OSOB program celebrates the power of stories to bring us together, inspire, educate, and foster a sense of togetherness through community reading.