Novels That are Retellings
Old myths and fairy tales are entertaining, and they often contain important lessons, but they…
Elana WeidenJuly 14, 2026
American History in Fiction
Many people, including myself, do not love learning about history. In theory, it is fascinating…
Elana WeidenJune 30, 2026
Why Read Middle Grade and Young Adult Books?
Many adults read only novels catered to adults, makes sense right? It does on the…
Elana WeidenJune 23, 2026
Big Read Senior Spotlight
The 2025-26 school year is coming to a close, and while that means that the…
Elana WeidenMay 5, 2026
Looking Back at Reading Month: Christina Soontornvat’s Visit
March is reading month! This March, Christina Soontornvat came to Holland to talk about her…
Elana WeidenApril 7, 2026
Looking Back on Fall 2025 for Big Read
Over October and November of 2025, The Big Read and partners held a wide variety…
Haley PangbornMarch 17, 2026
Big Read 2025 Featured Events
The Big Read 2025 is back, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate stories…
Arayah WeidenOctober 27, 2025
Why A Wish in the Dark Matters—A Story to Read Today
Christina Soontornvaat’s A Wish in the Dark stands out as a novel that feels both…
Arayah WeidenOctober 13, 2025
Meet Christina Soontornvat : Engineer, Storyteller & Award-Winner
Christina Soontornvat‘s middle-grade fantasy and nonfiction have made her one of the most dynamic voices…
Arayah WeidenSeptember 29, 2025
The Quiet Power of Refusal
Why I Cheerfully Refuse Matters Right Now Leif Enger’s newest novel, I Cheerfully Refuse, is…
Arayah WeidenSeptember 15, 2025
