One name, two fates. “The Other Wes Moore” is an inspiring true story of two kids with the same name and similar backgrounds who both lived in Baltimore. One grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison. It’s a powerful story of hope, the influence of family and community, opportunity, and the cultural and societal barriers to success.

One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern invites the entire community to read “The Other Wes Moore” this fall and join the conversation that asks questions and searches for solutions to help Kern County youth come of age in a healthy and meaningful way. Get involved by:

• Leading a read at your school or workplace
• Adding this book to your book club’s fall reading list
• Attending the various programs planned around the read
• Donating books for disadvantaged readers

The author, Wes Moore, will be visiting Bakersfield and speaking to the community at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the CSUB Student Recreation Center. Mark your calendars now for this culminating event, at which you will be able to meet the author and get your book signed.