Cover of the book "The Memory Book" by Lara Avery

We are pleased to announce the 2026-2027 iREAD selection The Memory Book by Lara Avery. The iREAD lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026 in White Concert Hall, Washburn University campus.

Sammie McCoy is a girl with a plan: graduate at the top of her class and get out of her small town as soon as possible. Nothing will stand in her way-not even the rare genetic disorder the doctors say will slowly steal her memories and then her health.

So the memory book is born: a journal written to Sammie’s future self. It’s where she’ll record every perfect detail of her first date with longtime-crush Stuart, and where she’ll admit how much she’s missed her childhood friend Cooper. The memory book will ensure Sammie never forgets the most important parts of her life-the people who have broken her heart, and those who have mended it. If Sammie’s going to die, she’s going to die living.

iREAD Resources

Author Website

Publisher Website

Find The Memory Book in University Library's catalog

Purchase The Memory Book from the Ichabod Shop

iREAD Mission Statement

The Washburn iRead Program will, through the inclusion of students in a common reading experience, enrich and expand the minds of students, foster campus involvement and enhance the campus community.

iRead is a reading program to help …

  • Expand student's critical thinking, discussion and reading skills
  • Merge curricular and co-curricular components of college
  • Encourage interdisciplinary connections
  • Enhance participation in the intellectual life of campus
  • Introduce students to the expectations of higher education
  • Create partnerships across campus and in the community
  • Enhance the Washburn Transformational Experience

iRead has a common goal to …

  • Enhance the campus community
  • Uphold the university mission of "learning for a lifetime"
  • Advocate the goals of the Washburn Transformational Experience
  • Create a common experience for students
  • Foster involvement and inclusivity as early as possible
  • Enrich and expand the minds of students

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