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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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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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-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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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-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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SUMMARY:Striketime’s Adventures of Adela: Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Adventure to the Galápagos with Striketime Dance Company as Valentina guides Adela through the Islands. Valentina and Adela learn more about the unique creatures of the Galápagos islands and the importance of protecting our animals friends.  \nAdela confesses she is overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for the environment alone\, so Valentina introduces Adela to her oldest friend\, Greta\, the Galápagos tortoise. Greta inspires Adela to remember that we all have an important role to play in protecting the environment\, and we don’t have to do it alone. To their surprise\, they meet an invasive species and Adela brings her promise home to protect her friends and keep them safe\, no matter where she is. \nThis event is sponsored by Lakewood Construction.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-episode-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:Striketime’s Adventures of Adela: Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Adventure to the Galápagos with Striketime Dance Company as Valentina guides Adela through the Islands. Valentina and Adela learn more about the unique creatures of the Galápagos islands and the importance of protecting our animals friends.  \nAdela confesses she is overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for the environment alone\, so Valentina introduces Adela to her oldest friend\, Greta\, the Galápagos tortoise. Greta inspires Adela to remember that we all have an important role to play in protecting the environment\, and we don’t have to do it alone. To their surprise\, they meet an invasive species and Adela brings her promise home to protect her friends and keep them safe\, no matter where she is. \nThis event is sponsored by Lakewood Construction.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-episode-4-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201120T200000
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CREATED:20201019T222227Z
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SUMMARY:Big Read Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the NEA Big Read Lakeshore\, join our friends at Cultureworks to celebrate the biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands and look at ocean conservation and preservation in the context of Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea. Inuit artists who live in close connection to the ocean have preserved history\, legend\, and beauty through carvings and lithographs of animals and birds. We’ll draw artistic inspiration from the imaginative work of modern Inuit graphic artists such as Kenojuak Ashevak\, as we design and cut our own stencils for screen printing in this workshop. This workshop is for readers ages 8th grade to adult and costs $20 per person.  \nVisit CultureWorks to register and learn more.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-printmaking-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Cultureworks\, 150 E 8th St.\, Holland\, MI\, 49422\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201120T200000
DTSTAMP:20201019T222227Z
CREATED:20201019T222227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T222227Z
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SUMMARY:Big Read Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the NEA Big Read Lakeshore\, join our friends at Cultureworks to celebrate the biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands and look at ocean conservation and preservation in the context of Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea. Inuit artists who live in close connection to the ocean have preserved history\, legend\, and beauty through carvings and lithographs of animals and birds. We’ll draw artistic inspiration from the imaginative work of modern Inuit graphic artists such as Kenojuak Ashevak\, as we design and cut our own stencils for screen printing in this workshop. This workshop is for readers ages 8th grade to adult and costs $20 per person.  \nVisit CultureWorks to register and learn more.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-printmaking-workshop-2-2/
LOCATION:Cultureworks\, 150 E 8th St.\, Holland\, MI\, 49422\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T210000
DTSTAMP:20201013T235954Z
CREATED:20201013T235954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T235954Z
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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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T210000
DTSTAMP:20201013T235954Z
CREATED:20201013T235954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T235954Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T200000
DTSTAMP:20201013T235445Z
CREATED:20201013T235445Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T200000
DTSTAMP:20201013T235445Z
CREATED:20201013T235445Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T200000
DTSTAMP:20201019T222321Z
CREATED:20201019T222321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T222321Z
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SUMMARY:Read Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña with Angela Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:Join Herrick District Library for a very special edition of our Evening with an Author series as we talk with Angela Dominguez\, illustrator of the 2020 Little Read book\, Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña. As the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books\, her honors span a wide range from the Sid Fleischman Award to New York and Chicago Public Library’s picks for Best Book for Kids. \nVisit Herrick District Library to register and learn more.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/read-galapagos-girl-with-angela-dominguez-2/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T200000
DTSTAMP:20201019T222321Z
CREATED:20201019T222321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T222321Z
UID:28124-1605726000-1605729600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Read Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña with Angela Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:Join Herrick District Library for a very special edition of our Evening with an Author series as we talk with Angela Dominguez\, illustrator of the 2020 Little Read book\, Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña. As the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books\, her honors span a wide range from the Sid Fleischman Award to New York and Chicago Public Library’s picks for Best Book for Kids. \nVisit Herrick District Library to register and learn more.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/read-galapagos-girl-with-angela-dominguez-2-2/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T190000
DTSTAMP:20201013T164929Z
CREATED:20201013T164929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T164929Z
UID:428-1605636000-1605639600@bigreadlakeshore.com
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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T190000
DTSTAMP:20201013T164929Z
CREATED:20201013T164929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T164929Z
UID:28107-1605636000-1605639600@bigreadlakeshore.com
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-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T200000
DTSTAMP:20201013T232355Z
CREATED:20201013T232355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T232355Z
UID:470-1605553200-1605556800@bigreadlakeshore.com
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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T200000
DTSTAMP:20201013T232355Z
CREATED:20201013T232355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T232355Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T170000
DTSTAMP:20201013T230926Z
CREATED:20201013T230926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T230926Z
UID:466-1605542400-1605546000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Striketime’s Adventures of Adela: Episode 3
DESCRIPTION:Adventure to the Galápagos with Striketime Dance Company as Valentina guides Adela through the Islands. Valentina and Adela learn more about the unique creatures of the Galápagos islands and the importance of protecting our animals friends.  \nOn their third adventure together\, Valentina introduces Adela to some of her ENDEMIC friends on the island\, the iguanas and the sea lions. Adela’s curiosity and compassion overflows while her new friends tell her about the trouble they are facing on the island\, and what we can do to minimize POLLUTION and protect our waters and lands. \nThis event is sponsored by Lakewood Construction. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketimes-adventures-of-adela-episode-3/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/striktime-scaled-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201116T170000
DTSTAMP:20201013T230926Z
CREATED:20201013T230926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T230926Z
UID:28113-1605542400-1605546000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Striketime’s Adventures of Adela: Episode 3
DESCRIPTION:Adventure to the Galápagos with Striketime Dance Company as Valentina guides Adela through the Islands. Valentina and Adela learn more about the unique creatures of the Galápagos islands and the importance of protecting our animals friends.  \nOn their third adventure together\, Valentina introduces Adela to some of her ENDEMIC friends on the island\, the iguanas and the sea lions. Adela’s curiosity and compassion overflows while her new friends tell her about the trouble they are facing on the island\, and what we can do to minimize POLLUTION and protect our waters and lands. \nThis event is sponsored by Lakewood Construction. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketimes-adventures-of-adela-episode-3-2/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/striktime-scaled-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T160000
DTSTAMP:20201019T222344Z
CREATED:20201019T222344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T222344Z
UID:647-1605366000-1605369600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Angela Dominguez: Behind the Scenes Look into the Life of an Author and Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special virtual presentation with Angela Dominguez\, illustrator of The Little Read book “Galápagos Girl”\, and author and illustrator of “Maria Had a Little Llama (María Tenía Una Llamita)”\, “Sing\, Don’t Cry”\, “Stella Diaz Has Something to Say” and so many more! (Recommended for ages 9-11) \n\n\nClick Here to Register: https://libcal.herrickdl.org/event/6880230
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/angela-dominguez-behind-the-scenes-look-into-the-life-of-an-author-and-illustrator-2/
LOCATION:MI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T160000
DTSTAMP:20201019T222344Z
CREATED:20201019T222344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T222344Z
UID:28125-1605366000-1605369600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Angela Dominguez: Behind the Scenes Look into the Life of an Author and Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special virtual presentation with Angela Dominguez\, illustrator of The Little Read book “Galápagos Girl”\, and author and illustrator of “Maria Had a Little Llama (María Tenía Una Llamita)”\, “Sing\, Don’t Cry”\, “Stella Diaz Has Something to Say” and so many more! (Recommended for ages 9-11) \n\n\nClick Here to Register: https://libcal.herrickdl.org/event/6880230
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/angela-dominguez-behind-the-scenes-look-into-the-life-of-an-author-and-illustrator-2-2/
LOCATION:MI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T140000
DTSTAMP:20201013T225059Z
CREATED:20201013T225059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T225059Z
UID:459-1605358800-1605362400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Angela Dominguez: Journey as an Author and Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:Join Herrick District Library for a very special virtual presentation with Angela Dominguez\, illustrator of The Little Read book “Galápagos Girl”\, and author and illustrator of “Maria Had a Little Llama (María Tenía Una Llamita)”\, “Sing\, Don’t Cry”\, “Stella Diaz Has Something to Say” and so many more! (Recommended for ages 5-8) \nClick Here to Register: https://libcal.herrickdl.org/event/6880203 \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/angela-dominguez-journey-as-an-author-and-illustrator/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/54258009_10157412822742150_3675384535173824512_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T140000
DTSTAMP:20201013T225059Z
CREATED:20201013T225059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T225059Z
UID:28112-1605358800-1605362400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Angela Dominguez: Journey as an Author and Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:Join Herrick District Library for a very special virtual presentation with Angela Dominguez\, illustrator of The Little Read book “Galápagos Girl”\, and author and illustrator of “Maria Had a Little Llama (María Tenía Una Llamita)”\, “Sing\, Don’t Cry”\, “Stella Diaz Has Something to Say” and so many more! (Recommended for ages 5-8) \nClick Here to Register: https://libcal.herrickdl.org/event/6880203 \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/angela-dominguez-journey-as-an-author-and-illustrator-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/54258009_10157412822742150_3675384535173824512_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T110000
DTSTAMP:20201019T222403Z
CREATED:20201019T222403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T222403Z
UID:648-1605348000-1605351600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Angela Dominguez: Illustrating Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña
DESCRIPTION:For Families: Join Herrick District Library for a very special virtual presentation by Angela Dominguez\, as she talks about her experience illustrating this year’s Little Read book\, Galápagos Girl! \nVisit Herrick District Library to learn more and register. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/angela-dominguez-illustrating-galapagos-girl-2/
LOCATION:MI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201114T110000
DTSTAMP:20201019T222403Z
CREATED:20201019T222403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T222403Z
UID:28126-1605348000-1605351600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Angela Dominguez: Illustrating Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña
DESCRIPTION:For Families: Join Herrick District Library for a very special virtual presentation by Angela Dominguez\, as she talks about her experience illustrating this year’s Little Read book\, Galápagos Girl! \nVisit Herrick District Library to learn more and register. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/angela-dominguez-illustrating-galapagos-girl-2-2/
LOCATION:MI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T180000
DTSTAMP:20201005T145344Z
CREATED:20201005T145344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T145344Z
UID:219-1605286800-1605290400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Marine Biologist: Ben Kamphuis
DESCRIPTION:Ben Kamphuis\, a local marine biologist\, teaches us about how animals adapt to their environment and how invasive species can disrupt an ecosystem. Come learn more about these concepts applied to the Galapagos islands! \nThe event is sponsored by The Insurance Group.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/marine-biologist-ben-kamphuis/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Middle Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Me_3-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T180000
DTSTAMP:20201005T145344Z
CREATED:20201005T145344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T145344Z
UID:28085-1605286800-1605290400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Marine Biologist: Ben Kamphuis
DESCRIPTION:Ben Kamphuis\, a local marine biologist\, teaches us about how animals adapt to their environment and how invasive species can disrupt an ecosystem. Come learn more about these concepts applied to the Galapagos islands! \nThe event is sponsored by The Insurance Group.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/marine-biologist-ben-kamphuis-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Middle Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Me_3-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T113000
DTSTAMP:20201013T171102Z
CREATED:20201013T171102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T171102Z
UID:446-1605263400-1605267000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Little Read Literacy Days
DESCRIPTION:Reading our Little Read book is only half of the fun! Getting together with others to enjoy the book is the other! Head out to Patmos Library in Jamestown to join in the fun on their Little Read Literacy Days.  \nVisit Patmos Library to register and learn more.  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-read-literacy-days-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/patmos-library.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201113T113000
DTSTAMP:20201013T171102Z
CREATED:20201013T171102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T171102Z
UID:28111-1605263400-1605267000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Little Read Literacy Days
DESCRIPTION:Reading our Little Read book is only half of the fun! Getting together with others to enjoy the book is the other! Head out to Patmos Library in Jamestown to join in the fun on their Little Read Literacy Days.  \nVisit Patmos Library to register and learn more.  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-read-literacy-days-3-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Little Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/patmos-library.jpg
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