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NEA Big Read LAKESHORE

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Why You Should Participate in the Big Read

May 30, 2023
Whether you are new to the Big Read Lakeshore program or need more reasons to…
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Remembering: The Last Four Years

May 2, 2023
As we get closer to the announcement for our 10th-anniversary book, we want to finish…
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Remembering: The Last Four Years

May 2, 2023
As we get closer to the announcement for our 10th-anniversary book, we want to finish…
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Remembering: The First Five Years

April 11, 2023
Here at the Big Read, we are excited to be getting closer to announcing our…
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“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” ~Dr. Seuss: Films for Women’s History Month

March 27, 2023
By Teisha Struik-Kothe  As a celebration of Women’s History Month, each week a Hope College…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Children’s Literature

March 6, 2023
By Alyssa Whitford  As a celebration of Women’s History Month, each week a Hope College…

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

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