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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!

NEA Big Read Lakeshore

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Thoughts on Home and Yaa Gyasi’s Book Talk

November 17, 2023
By Kelsey Sivertson What’s the origin of your last name?  I like this question. It’s…
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Byron Borger’s Bookshelf

November 13, 2023
As part of Byron Borger’s lecture on Thursday, November 9, he mentioned, quoted, or read…
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Books, Big Read, and Byron Borger!

November 13, 2023
By Katie Mouganis Big Read had the pleasure of welcoming the self-proclaimed “Book Person” Byron…
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Parallels: A Big Read Exhibition

November 9, 2023
By Andrew Silagi This past Tuesday, November 7, The Big Read Lakeshore hosted an enriching…
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Dr. Cole and Dr. Johnson on the Importance of Stories

November 2, 2023
By Natalie Glover On Monday, Oct 30, the NEA Big Read Lakeshore had its kickoff…
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Get Ready for This Year’s Events!

October 27, 2023
This year’s NEA Big Read Lakeshore is already underway with multiple events around the region,…

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