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SUMMARY:Book of the Month Virtual Book Discussion: An American Sunrise
DESCRIPTION:We have a separate “Book of the Month” Facebook page in which we feature a different book and invite community members to join in the conversation via the FB page. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-of-the-month-virtual-book-discussion-an-american-sunrise/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:Voices Through Verse
DESCRIPTION:After reading and reflecting on Joy Harjo’s journey through verse\, Big Read participants will have the opportunity to share their own triumph and tragedy. Voices through Verse\, an interactive community art project\, invites participants to use various forms of poetry and materials available in the exhibit space to share life experiences with others. Voices through Verse will be created at Howard Miller Public Library for the month of November. Those wishing to add to this unique community art project may do so during the library’s regular hours of operation: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/voices-through-verse/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:Class with Potawatomi Ceramicist Jason Wesaw Class 1
DESCRIPTION:Join local Potawatomi ceramicist\, Jason Wesaw\, for a two-day ceramics workshop that engages the traditional approach to pottery that was once used by indigenous people. All clay will be locally harvested and processed\, and participants will have the opportunity to work alongside Jason in hand-building and pit-firing in order to take home a creation inspired by his work. For registration information\, check out www.thecultureworks.org
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/class-with-potawatomi-ceramicist-jason-wesaw-class-1/
LOCATION:Outdoor Discovery Center 5675 142nd Ave. Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T125934Z
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SUMMARY:Video Lecture Event: “Native American History”\, Dr. Fred Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Fred Johnson III\, associate professor of history at Hope College\, as he gives a video lecture about the history of Native Americans and their interactions with early colonists. This video lecture will be released and available for viewing at any time.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/video-lecture-event-native-american-history-dr-fred-johnson/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211223
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SUMMARY:Mini-Exhibit: Mariah Meawasige (Graphic Design Work)
DESCRIPTION:Visit the SCA to see graphic design work of Ontario based Anishinaabe artist Mariah Meawasige from October 15 – December 22. See for more information about the Saugatuck Center for the Arts https://www.sc4a.org/ and https://www.makoose.com/about for more information about the artist. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/mini-exhibit-mariah-meawasige-graphic-design-work/
LOCATION:Saugatuck Center for the Arts\, 400 Culver Street\, Saugatuck\, MI\, 49453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T132040Z
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SUMMARY:Book Raffles at Participating Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Stop by your local library to enter a Big Read Lakeshore book raffle! \nAllegan Library\nAllendale Township Library\nFennville District Library\nGary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville\nGeorgetown Township Public Library\nHerrick District Library\nHoward Miller Library\nLoutit District Library\nPatmos Library\nSaugatuck Douglas Library\nSpring Lake Library\nVan Wylen Library\nWestern Seminary -Cook Library\nOtsego District Library \nLeighton Township Library \nCharles A. Ransom District Library (Plainwell) \nDorr Township Library \nHenika District Library \nHopkins Public Library \nJ.C. Wheeler Public Library (Martin) \nSalem Township Library
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-raffles-at-participating-libraries/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
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SUMMARY:Native American Art: Recent Acquisitions from the Kruizenga Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:As part of its commitment to expand the cultural diversity of its collection\, the Kruizenga Art Museum recently began collecting work by modern and contemporary Native American artists. The museum’s goal is gradually to acquire artworks made by indigenous artists from different regions and tribes in a variety of media to reflect the continuing vitality\, creativity and relevance of Native American culture. Native American Art: Recent Acquisitions from the Kruizenga Museum Collection features ten Native American artworks by eight different artists. The artworks include paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures that range in date from 1984 to 2021. The exhibition was organized to complement and support the 2021 NEA Big Read Lakeshore Program. Admission to the Kruizenga Art Museum is free and all are welcome. You can see the artworks featured in the exhibition in this digital gallery:\nhttps://providence.hope.edu/index.php/Gallery/795.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/native-american-art-recent-acquisitions-from-the-kruizenga-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210226T150000
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CREATED:20210118T172547Z
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SUMMARY:Light for the World to See: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce Kwame Alexander will virtually visit Hope College as a result of a collaborative effort of several Hope organizations: NEA Big Read Lakeshore\, Black Student Union\, Center for Diversity and Inclusion\, Tensen Writing Fund\, Cultural Affairs Committee\, Education Department and Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series. Kwame Alexander is a distinguished poet\, educator and author\, known for his works bringing attention to the experiences of Black lives in America. This event will take place as part of a Black History Month initiative at Hope College. Alexander will discuss a variety of topics including his newest book Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope.\n\n\nKwame Alexander is a poet\, educator\, and New York Times Bestselling author of 28 books\, including THE UNDEFEATED\, SWING\, and REBOUND\, the follow-up to the NEWBERY medal-winning novel\, THE CROSSOVER. His story is not a rags to riches story\, but it is a story of starting at ground zero as a resourceful writer and business man who sold books out of his car and at Farmer’s Markets\, to becoming an expert in engaging young audiences for companies like Nike\, ESPN\, Sesame Street\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, and Follett. A regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition\, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards\, including The Coretta Scott King Author Honor\, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize\, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations\, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. Kwame is the co-founder of L.E.A.P.\, an international literacy empowerment organization that built the Barbara E. Memorial Library and Health Clinic in the eastern region of Ghana\, and the founder of VERSIFY\, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt which publishes books that will engage\, entertain\, and empower young people to imagine a better world.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/light-for-the-world-to-see-a-conversation-with-kwame-alexander/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/HopeCollege
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201123T200000
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SUMMARY:Whaling Captains of Color: America's First Meritocracy with Skip Finley
DESCRIPTION:Join Herrick District Library for an intimate conversation with Skip Finley\, author of Whaling Captains of Color: America’s First Meritocracy. Whaling was the first American industry to diversify\, and a man got to be captain not because he was white or well connected\, but because he knew how to kill a whale. Along the way he would also learn how to read and write. Working with archival records at whaling museums\, in libraries\, from private archives and studying hundreds of books and thesis\, Finley culls the best stories from the lives of over 50 Whaling Captains of Color. \nTo learn more and register visit: Herrick District Libary 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/whaling-captains-of-color-americas-first-meritocracy-with-skip-finley/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T210000
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CREATED:20201013T235954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T213842Z
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SUMMARY:Hope College Alumni and Friends Book Discussion - In the Heart of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Gather with Hope College alumni and friends from the Lakeshore community and the world to discuss In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. Sara Sanchez-Timmer (‘12)\, local English teacher\, will guide this virtual discussion through thoughtful and thought-provoking questions about history\, sustainability\, ethics and more!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hope-college-alumni-and-friends-book-discussion-in-the-heart-of-the-sea/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hope-college-alumni-and-friends-book-discussion-in-the-heart-of-the-sea/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T235445Z
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SUMMARY:Rescue\, Rehab\, Release: A Backstage Tour of Clearwater Marine Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2 told the amazing true stories of dolphins\, Winter and Hope. Their stories inspired people around the world! Our Lakeshore community gets a special backstage tour of the place that inspired it all\, and where the movies were filmed. We can’t wait to meet the residents of Clearwater Marine Aquarium and hear about their mission of rescuing\, rehabbing and releasing! Winter might even make a special appearance too!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/rescue-rehab-release-a-backstage-tour-of-clearwater-marine-aquarium/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/rescue-rehab-release-a-backstage-tour-of-clearwater-marine-aquarium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T164929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T133913Z
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SUMMARY:Whales\, Whaling\, and Sailing with Ger Tysk
DESCRIPTION:The whaling industry looks a lot different today than it did back in the time of the Essex! Join Ger Tysk\, Sailor and Whaling Historian\, as we review the history of whaling in Nantucket and how it has evolved over time. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/whales-whaling-and-sailing-with-ger-tysk/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/whales-whaling-and-sailing-with-ger-tysk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T232355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T200202Z
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SUMMARY:Manitou Mysteries Shipwreck Adventure: Ross Richardson
DESCRIPTION:Journey to the waters off the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Northern Lake Michigan and join author and shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson in exploring the histories and mysteries of the Manitou Passage\, one of the deadliest areas on the Great Lakes. An undiscovered fleet of shipwrecked ghost-ships lies off that rugged coast\, just waiting to be found. Learn their stories and explore a newly discovered mystery sailing ship thought to be one of the most intact shipwrecks on the planet. \n\nRegister on Herrick District Library’s Website.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/manitou-mysteries-shipwreck-adventure-ross-richardson/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/manitou-mysteries-shipwreck-adventure-ross-richardson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T235430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T182325Z
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SUMMARY:Books as Windows and Mirrors: The Importance of Reading Diverse Books
DESCRIPTION:In 1990 Rudine Bishop said “Books are sometimes windows\, offering views of worlds that may be real or imagined\, familiar or strange. These windows are also sliding glass doors\, and readers have only to walk through in imagination to become part of whatever world has been created and recreated by the author. When lighting conditions are just right\, however\, a window can also be a mirror. Literature transforms human experience and reflects it back to us\, and in that reflection we can see our own lives and experiences as part of the larger human experience.”. At this interactive zoom event\, you’ll get a chance to hear from a panel of community literature experts as they reflect on the diverse middle grade and young adult books they love and encourage others to read. Our program is delighted to have Dr. Regan Postma-Montano (Hope College Spanish and English professor)\, Dr. Jesus Montano (Hope English professor)\, Alex Zhou (Zeeland Christian Schools\, Mandarin teacher) and Becca VanWeerdhuizen (West Ottawa High School Librarian) lead this discussion. \nThis event is sponsored by Readers World.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/books-as-windows-and-mirrors-the-importance-of-reading-diverse-books-panel-discussion-2/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/books-as-windows-and-mirrors-the-importance-of-reading-diverse-books-panel-discussion-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T170250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T182215Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the book: Researching with Nathaniel Philbrick by Michael Dyer
DESCRIPTION:Was the behavior of the whale that sunk the whaleship Essex rare? How did the whaling Industry impact the whale population? Join Micheal Dyer\, Curator of Maritime History at New Bedford Whaling Museum\, as he dives into discussions of whales and whaling. We are looking forward to hearing what it was like helping Nathaniel Philbrick with his research!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/behind-the-book-researching-with-nathaniel-philbrick-by-michael-dyer/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/behind-the-book-researching-with-nathaniel-philbrick-by-michael-dyer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T170744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T230040Z
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SUMMARY:Big Read Lakeshore Teen/Tween Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young adult readers! Participate in a Teen/Tween Book Discussion at Loutit District Library by discussing the young readers edition of In the Heart of the Sea.  \nVisit Loutit Library to register and learn more.  \n  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-lakeshore-teen-tween-book-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-lakeshore-teen-tween-book-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T164244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T182111Z
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SUMMARY:Q and A with Skip Finley
DESCRIPTION:Join Skip Finley\, author of Whaling Captains of Color for a live Q&A with Hope College’s very own Professor Emeritus John Yelding. Together\, they will talk about Finley’s extensive research on whaling captains of color and how whaling was the first American industry to exhibit any diversity.  \nThis event is sponsored by Hope College’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/q-and-a-with-skip-finley/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/q-and-a-with-skip-finley/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T161801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T165018Z
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SUMMARY:In the Heart of the Sea Book Discussion with Bookman Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be at one of our many book discussions! Our friends at The Bookman bookstore in Grand Haven warmly welcome you to join them in talking about In the Heart of the Sea. https://bookmanbookstore.indielite.org/
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/in-the-heart-of-the-sea-book-discussion-with-bookman-book-store/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/in-the-heart-of-the-sea-book-discussion-with-bookman-book-store/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201005T142021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T230418Z
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SUMMARY:America Recycles Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Living Sustainably Along the Lakeshore joins the Big Read Lakeshore to discuss the themes introduced in In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. In the Heart of the Sea recounts the unsustainable nature of Nantucket’s whaling industry. Today\, we try to offset unsustainable practices by considering products’ long-term limitations and by recycling. To create a more sustainable Michigan\, join us for virtual presentations on recycling practices in Michigan and the city of Holland’s new recycling system. At 7:30\, “Stump the Chumps” by asking your hardest questions about what you can recycle and how to do it! \nVisit Herrick District Library to register and learn more. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/america-recycles-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/america-recycles-day-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201008T120023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T232826Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Non-Fiction with Dr. Natalie Dykstra
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Natalie Dykstra to learn all about writing non-fiction! Our NEA Big Read program is thrilled to include Dr. Dykstra in our 2020 program. Dr. Dykstra will share her insights on writing about the past in ways that connect with the present. The event will be moderated by Philip DiCicco (Hope College ’16). If you enjoy writing or reading non-fiction (or any and all other genres!)\, we know you’ll love this event! \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/writing-non-fiction-with-dr-natalie-dykstra/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201109T200000
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SUMMARY:Q and A with Nathaniel Philbrick: Where are we now in 2020?
DESCRIPTION:Nathaniel Philbrick\, author of In the Heart of the Sea\, will be joined by Hope College’s very own Dr. Fred Johnson for a conversation and Q & A. We’ll get to hear about his books\, writing and more! He’ll share with us his experiences around writing In the Heart of the Sea\, his passion for Moby Dick (did you know he really disliked it as a young adult?!) and his insights into the telling of our nation’s stories\, past and present. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/q-and-a-with-nathaniel-philbrick-where-are-we-now-in-2020/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/q-and-a-with-nathaniel-philbrick-where-are-we-now-in-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201008T120043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T200712Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan I-O Big Read/Little Read concert
DESCRIPTION:Music was a key part of a whaler’s life. Some of their songs were for working. For example\, shanties helped sailors to pull their oars in concert. Others helped make meaning of the monotony\, the danger\, and the promethean triumph of hunting such fearsome creatures. Thankfully\, many of those songs were written down\,and they now stand as additional firsthand accounts of a typical whaler’s life. Michigan-I-O will give us a special virtual performance of some of these treasured tunes!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/michigan-i-o-big-read-little-read-concert/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/michigan-i-o-big-read-little-read-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201012T134743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T042314Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Giants: The Mysterious Lives of Whales with Danny Kosiba
DESCRIPTION:Whales are awe inspiring giants of the sea. Come and learn more about them by listening to marine biologist and conservationist\, Danny Kosiba (Hope College ‘17). Danny has worked on a variety of projects focused on whales around the globe in countries like Iceland\, the Cook Islands\, and New Zealand. He’ll share his expertise and passion for whales and leave us all a little more in awe of these hidden giants of the sea. There will be a live Q and A following Danny’s presentation\, moderated by beloved Hope College biology professors Dr Kathy Winnett-Murray and Dr. Greg Murray. This event is sponsored by Sight Eye Clinic.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hidden-giants-the-mysterious-lives-of-whales-with-danny-kosiba/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hidden-giants-the-mysterious-lives-of-whales-with-danny-kosiba/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201013T165405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T141142Z
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SUMMARY:Nantucket Historical Association Lecture with Daniel Elias
DESCRIPTION:Join Daniel Elias from the Nantucket Historical Association\, as he discusses race as it relates to In the Heart of the Sea. Race on the island of Nantucket is as Daniel puts it\, “complicated.” Join us to hear more about the cultural construct on Race in relation to Nantucket.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/nantucket-historical-association-lecture-with-daniel-elias/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/nantucket-historical-association-lecture-with-daniel-elias/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201012T133228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T041717Z
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SUMMARY:Letting Go of Literary Whiteness Webinar with Dr. Carlin Borsheim-Black
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about racial literacy\, ways to think about it\, and talk about it whilst reading literature? Well\, look no further\, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Carlin Borsheim-Black\, co-author of Letting Go of Literary Whiteness: Antiracist Literature Instruction for White Students\, lead us in this Big Read/Little Read exclusive webinar. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/letting-go-of-literary-whiteness-webinar-with-dr-carlin-borsheim-black/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/letting-go-of-literary-whiteness-webinar-with-dr-carlin-borsheim-black/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201004T120007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T020006Z
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SUMMARY:A Trip Down Memory Lane with Hope Professors
DESCRIPTION:Come join us and listen to Hope College professors’ crazy adventure stories. The NEA Big Read’s very own Deb Van Duinen will be talking about her experience with landmines? President Scogin might even share a story or two! We can’t wait to reminisce with our beloved Hope faculty! \nStorytellers: President Matthew Scogin\, Dr. Deborah Van Duinen\, Dr. Stephen Hemenway\, Dr. Lee Forester\, Dr. Fred Johnson\,  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/a-trip-down-memory-lane-with-hope-professors/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/a-trip-down-memory-lane-with-hope-professors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201009T200200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T041329Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics Aboard the Essex: Character and Consequences
DESCRIPTION:What would you have done on board the ship\, Essex? What moral and ethical choices would you have made? Join Dr. David Stubbs and Dr. Daniel Flores from Western Theological Seminary in their conversation about the ethics (or lack thereof) aboard the Essex. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/ethics-aboard-the-essex-character-and-consequences/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/ethics-aboard-the-essex-character-and-consequences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201004T120058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T193336Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Adventures with Alison Teal: the female Indiana Jones
DESCRIPTION:Alison Teal\, the Female Indiana Jones shares her adventures across the globe.\n\n\n\nAlison Teal spent her childhood exploring remote corners of the Earth\, encountering exotic people and places and investigating the world’s greatest myths and legends. Alison’s Adventures is full of her stories and is Your Passport to the World! Driven by Alison’s unique life experiences\, this book features her first-hand accounts of adventure and amazement from well-known locations\, like the Taj Mahal\, to far-off places\, like the Lost Island of the Fire Walkers. Travel the world in the pages of Alison’s Adventures through unbelievable photography and fascinating features of figures that have paralleled Alison’s experiences\, like the first female to summit Everest! Readers will also get to know this Female Indiana Jones through stories close to her heart\, like those from her Home Sweet Grass Shack in Hawaii and of her conservation efforts in the Maldives. Alison’s Adventures gives readers the chance to explore our weird world alongside one of the most interesting and inspiring adventurers of our day!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/ocean-adventures-with-alison-teal-the-female-indiana-jones/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/ocean-adventures-with-alison-teal-the-female-indiana-jones/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201004T120005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T001715Z
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SUMMARY:Why Read Moby Dick? With Dr. Kathleen Verduin
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kathleen Verduin\, Professor of English at Hope College\, will answer the question “Why read Moby Dick?”  As an American literature professor\, Verduin regularly reads Herman Melville’s Moby Dick with her Hope College students and we know she’ll convince you to read it (or re-read it) after attending her event! Verduin will discuss the literary importance of Moby Dick and why it remains relevant today. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/why-read-moby-dick-with-dr-kathleen-verduin/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/why-read-moby-dick-with-dr-kathleen-verduin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211435
CREATED:20201009T191628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T233722Z
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SUMMARY:In the Heart of the Sea Book Discussion Loutit District Library
DESCRIPTION:Want to get together with other readers to discuss In the Heart of the Sea? Join our friends at Loutit District Library for a fun\, interactive book discussion! \nVisit Loutit District Library to register and learn more.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/in-the-heart-of-the-sea-book-discussion-loutit-district-library/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/in-the-heart-of-the-sea-book-discussion-loutit-district-library/
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