NEA Big Read Lakeshore

Jerry Craft Author Event for Students: I Make the Books I Wish I Had When I was a Kid
2023-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Jack H. Miller Concert Hall, Hope College, 221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Jerry’s presentation to middle and upper elementary school students will take kids on his journey from being a VERY reluctant reader to becoming a Newbery-Award-Winning author. Jerry loves kids and they can tell. He’s very attentive and interactive throughout his presentation, sharing art and writing tips, and will inspire them to never give up on anything they want to do. He will round out the presentation by drawing at the end and answering their questions!

Freedom Village Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 | 145 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Hope College English Education Students visit Freedom Village to have a book discussion of our Big Read Book, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Open to Freedom Village Residents only.

Yaa Gyasi Watch Party
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Allegan District Library, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, and Georgetown Township Library, Allegan: 331 Hubbard St. Allegan, MI; Saugatuck-Douglas: 174 Center St. Douglas, MI; Georgetown: 1525 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI, MI, United States
Can’t attend the author event in Holland, MI? Join a livestream event at Allegan District Library, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, or Georgetown Township Library!

Yaa Gyasi Author Conversation
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Jack H. Miller Concert Hall, Hope College, 221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Born in Ghana and raised in Alabama, Gyasi will reflect on the personal experiences that inspired her to write her breathtaking debut novel Homegoing and explore the complexities and intersections of African immigrant and African-American identities in the United States today.

Homegoing Book Club Discussion and Livestream with Author Yaa Gyasi
2023-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | loutit district library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
We’ll discuss the book “Homegoing” at 6:00 pm, followed by a live stream of author Yaa Gyasi’s talk at Hope College at 7:00 pm.

Homegoing Discussion and Author Livestream
2023-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 | White Lake Community Library, 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Discuss Yaa Gyasi’s book Homegoing & learn about family history resources at White Lake Community Library Mon., Nov. 13th, at 5:30pm. At 7pm, watch the livestream of Gyasi’s Hope College talk.

Hope College Presents The Fall Jazz Concert
2023-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Jack H. Miller Concert Hall, Hope College, 221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Come to this annual Hope College event and enjoy performances:
THE JAZZ ARTS COLLECTIVE (JAZZ ENSEMBLE BIG BAND)
STEPS AHEAD COMBO
JAZZ GUITAR COMBO

Byron Borger: Why Reading Widely Matters
2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Hope College, 263 College Avenue, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Join Byron Borger, a bookstore owner from Pennsylvania, as he discusses the subject of literature and why it matters, especially now in today’s society.

Book Discussion
2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, 174 Center St, Douglas, MI, 49406, United States
Come to the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library to discuss a book. All are welcome.

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-11-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Scott Hall, 113 East 13th St., Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Calling all Hope College students—join Sara Sanchez, Resident Director of Scott Hall, and the Phelps Scholars program in discussing Homegoing!

Freestyle Crafts: NEA Big Read Lakeshore Edition
2023-11-09 14:30 - 16:00 | loutit district library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Kick off a Community Art project by creating your own art inspired by any of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore books that will be added to a larger display! Can’t make it? No worries. We will have supplies out through Novmeber 25th for you make your contribution!

Little Read Lakeshore and Play for Preschool
2023-11-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join us to read Change Sings and participate in an accompanying craft!

Toddler Storytime: The More We Get Together by Celeste Cortright
2023-11-09 08:30 - 09:30 | Herrick District Library – North Branch
Come read The More We Get Together, and explore early literacy skills with fingerplays, songs, and stories! For ages 18mos-3 with a caregiver.

Fables, Folklore, and Legends Night
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Cook Library, Western Theological Seminary, 101 E. 13th St., Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Throughout Homegoing, characters exchange fables, folklore, and beliefs. How are fables and folklore connected to belief throughout the novel? What forms of belief are depicted in the book and what purpose do these beliefs seem to serve for the characters? We will also share Michigan urban legends; what do our own stories and legends say about us?

Preschool Storytime: Change Sings by Amanda Gorman
2023-11-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Herrick District Library – North Branch
Come read Change Sings at Herrick North Branch Library, and explore early literacy skills by sharing stories, singing, and other activities!

Parallels: African and African American Art
2023-11-07 - 2023-12-16 | 271 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423, 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Visit the Kruizenga Museum to explore the juxtaposed African and African American works aesthetically and historically in the exhibition “Parallels.” Immerse yourself in the themes and issues raised by Homegoing and the other books that are part of Big Read through art. Go here to see pieces in the exhibit.

Herrick Library’s North Branch Art Project Celebration
2023-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Herrick District Library – North Branch
The collaborative art piece created by participants of our North Branch Art Project will be unveiled at a special gallery celebration. Join us to learn about this month-long series, meet the young artists, and view both individual and group projects. Funding for this event is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Celebrating Pan Africa Student Association at Hope College
2023-11-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Hope College Maas Auditorium 264 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423
In conjunction with the Big Read and in partnership with Hope’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Kruizenga Art Museum this event will feature the Motherland Culture Connections who will showcase different African cultures by performing music, dancing, and spoken word. After this presentation, the audience will walk over to the KAM for a small kick-off reception for the Parallels Art Exhibit.

Parallels Art Gallery Walk and Book Discussion at the KAM
2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Charles Mason, KAM director, will lead a gallery walk of the Focus Exhibition Parallels after which there will be a book discussion of Homegoing.

The More We Get Together: A Musical Adventure with Allegan County Play-and-Learn
2023-11-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Dorr Townhip Libary Community Room
Come listen to our Mini Read book put to music!

Baby Storytime: The More We Get Together by Celeste Cortright
2023-11-07 08:30 - 21:30 | Herrick District Library – North Branch
Enjoy a reading of “The More We Get Together” and explore early literacy skills like stories, bouncing, and music! For children ages 0-18 months with a caregiver.

Mini Read Lakeshore Storywalk: The More We Get Together
2023-11-05 - 2023-11-12 | Grand Haven Central Park, Washington Ave. & Fifth St., Grand Haven, MI, United States
Take a StoryWalk® in Grand Haven’s Central Park! While you enjoy the short stroll, read “The More We Get Together” by Celeste Cortright in English or Spanish. Pages from this beautifully illustrated picture book will be posted on signs along the path for your family to read together – along with ideas for things to look for and do as you walk!

Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots Chapter 3: Coming Full Circle--Genealogy using Physical Resources
2023-11-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Round out your genealogy experience and join us for a presentation on genealogy research using physical resources at the Hackley District Library. This presentation from the Muskegon County Genealogical Society will include a tour of Torrent House and a demonstration of how to use a microfilm machine. Attendees will also get a chance to get crafty and create a family tree they can take home!

Dancing Through the Pages at the SCA: Change Sings!
2023-11-04 12:30 - 15:00 | Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, MI, 49453, United States
StrikeTime Dance Theatre will celebrate Amanda Gorman’s, Change Sings, A Children’s Anthem.
Through dance and music, this interactive performance invites the audience to join in and embrace community and one’s individual voice. The audience will experience themes of change, hope, dream, unity and love. We can hear change coming. Won’t you dance along?
To compliment the performance, afterwards families will be invited to engage in hands-on art-making activities, movement and story together. This event is suitable for all families with elementary aged children.
Registration required at SCA website.
One General Admission ticket is good for a maximum of 4 attendees. After selecting your ticket on the SCA website, you will be able to add up to 4 attendee names. Please purchase an additional ticket at $5 each for each additional guest.

Lunch with The New Kid
2023-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 | White Lake Community Library, 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Join other local students to eat pizza and talk about the graphic novel The New Kid by Jerry Craft. Free copy of the book for the first 10 kids to register. 25 kids; https://www.wlclib.org/calendar#/events/

Animal Sounds: Little Read Lakeshore
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Outdoor Discovery Center 5675 142nd Ave. Holland, MI 49423
Animals communicate in amazing ways! They can change colors, make themselves bigger, use smells, and they can make some silly sounds! Join us as we learn about the different sounds we can hear from our animal friends and some other amazing communication techniques.
We are partnering with the Little Read Lakeshore (https://neabigreadlakeshore) for this conservation program to go along with the book Change Sings by Amanda Gorman.
Suggested age range: 5-12 yo
Registration is not required, but appreciated. The first 10 families to arrive receive a free copy of Change Sings (one book per household).
Fee: FREE – sponsored by the Little Read Lakeshore

Dancing Through the Pages at Hope College: Change Sings!
2023-11-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Hope College, Dow Center, Studio 207 168 E 13th Street Holland, MI 49423
StrikeTime Dance Theatre will celebrate Amanda Gorman’s, Change Sings, A Children’s Anthem. Through dance and music, this interactive performance invites the audience to join in and embrace community and one’s individual voice. The audience will experience themes of change, hope, dream, unity and love. We can hear change coming. Won’t you dance along?

Talk, Read, and Sing in Everyday Places
2023-11-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Muskegon Apple Goodwill Retail Store, 1501 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
Little Read/Mini Read book give away, Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts, visit www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/rero/calender-events for details, or text or call 231-299-0182

Play and Learn
2023-11-03 07:00 - 11:00 | White Lake Community Library, 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Stories, art, music, and more for kids 2-5 & their caregivers, featuring the book The More We Get Together by Celeste Cortright.

New Kid Book Discussion
2023-11-02 17:30 - 18:30 | loutit district library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Kids in Grades 4-8 are invited to come and discuss the graphic novel “New Kid” by Jerry Craft. Books will be availible at the youth desk. Registration required at https://www.loutitlibrary.org/.
