April 12, 2021 The WSU Common Reading Program has announced the 2021-22 book to be used by first-year and other students in classes and beyond is Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation, edited by John Freeman. By Beverly Makhani Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA) The Washington State University Common Reading Program has announced the 2021-22 book to be used by first-year and other students in classes and beyond is Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation, edited by John Freeman. Electronic desk copies will be made available soon to faculty who might wish to incorporate topics from the book into their courses.