Collin College Selects 'Stay True' For Annual Book-in-Common Reading Program

October 21, 2025

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Collin College invites readers throughout the community to check out Hua Hsu’s Stay True, which is this year’s pick for the college’s annual Book-in-Common.

Book-in-Common is a yearlong program in which Collin College students and community members are encouraged to read the same book and discuss its themes. Stay True is a coming-of-age story about college life, friendship, music, identity, grief, race, 90s pop culture, philosophies of life, and technology. The Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir is available for checkout at the Collin College Library as an eBook or audiobook.

'Stay True' book cover.
'Stay True' book cover.

“Every year, our committee selects a book for the students, faculty, and the community to read together and discuss. We’re always looking for books that are well-written, engaging, and give students a new perspective,” said Ryan S. Fletcher, district coordinator for Book-in-Common. “Hua Hsu’s Stay True offers readers an immersive experience into 90s culture and college life. It’s bound to be of interest to students as they, too, are encountering challenges of the day.”

Hsu will visit Collin College for presentations and book signings on March 4-5, 2026. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://www.collin.edu/events.  

Collin College serves approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.

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