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NEA Big Read LAKESHORE

We believe reading matters.

“Our mission is to foster a culture where reading matters in Ottawa, Allegan, and Muskegon counties.”

2023 marks our 10th anniversary!

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Is There Still Value in Reading Classics?

April 22, 2024
Growing up, I assumed that when people talked about “classic” books, they meant any old…
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“That’s Me” The Power of Visual Diversity in Graphic Novels and Comic Books

April 15, 2024
By Hannah Lever Getting students and people of all ages engaged in books is not…
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Choosing and Sticking to a Reading Goal

April 8, 2024
Setting a reading goal and actually sticking to it can be a hard thing to…
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How to Pick Your Perfect Read

April 1, 2024
If you have ever stepped foot inside a library or bookstore or tried looking for…
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What Makes a “Phenomenal Woman”

March 25, 2024
Women’s History Month was created to remember history, highlight issues women face, and showcase the…
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Strong Female Characters in Period Television: Downton Abbey

March 18, 2024
By Alexandra Goodwin “You are a woman with a brain and reasonable ability. Stop whining…

Ways to Get Involved

Read the book

Our book's topics and themes are timely and relevant.

Attend our events

Our events offer a variety of perspectives, experiences, and angles on the book.

Interact with others

Our goal is that you listen and learn from others as well as sharing your own ideas and experiences.

Respond

Our community becomes stronger when you make positive changes in response to your interactions with the book.

Who is the NEA Big Read Lakeshore for?

Readers of all ages along the Lakeshore

Book clubs

P-12 students

College/University students

Teachers

Professors

Librarians

Library patrons

Senior citizens

Workplaces

Families

NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore Sponsors