In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner
A boy torn between the rugged beauty of his Tennessee home and the promise of a new life at an elite academy must decide if leaving everything behind for love will break him—or finally set him free.
About One Book Read
For more than a decade, WKCTC has promoted literacy and conversation centered on important topics tackled in books selected for the College’s One Book Read initiative.
This Year's One Book Read Selection
In the Wild Light is the 2025-2026 One Book Read selection.
About the Author
Learn more about the author of this year's one book selection.
Past One Book Read Selections
Since 2008 WKCTC students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities have joined together in a common reading experience.
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One Book Read Partners
One Book Read is made possible with the support of WKCTC President Dr. Anton Reece, the Paducah Junior College Foundation, and a group of WKCTC faculty, staff, and community partners who value the important experience reading provides.
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