The Journal

Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock have announced that “Mouse Mess” by Linnea Riley is the 2017 One Book 4 Colorado selection.

One Book 4 Colorado plans to give away 75,000 copies of the book to every 4-year-old in Colorado. Books are available in English or Spanish and are distributed at public and military libraries across the state, through May 1.

Visit www.onebook4colorado.org for information about pickup locations, events and reading tips.

One Book 4 Colorado is a collaboration of the lieutenant governor, Serve Colorado, the Colorado State Library, the Colorado Department of Education, public and military libraries and the private sector. Sponsors include Wal-Mart, Anadarko Petroleum Corp., McDonald’s, State Farm, Southwest Airlines and Rocky Mountain PBS.