NEA Big Read Lakeshore

Q and A with Skip Finley
2020-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
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.
This event is sponsored by Hope College’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

In the Heart of the Sea Book Discussion with Bookman Book Store
2020-11-11 16:00 - 17:00
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/

Conversation with Dr. Erica Dunbar Armstrong (author of Never Caught: The Story of Ona Judge)
2020-11-11 15:30 - 16:30
Together with the Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series, we’re thrilled to have Dr Erica Dunbar Armstrong, author of Never Caught: The Story of Ona Judge, participate in our Big Read program. As we reflect on the questions of “Whose histories have been told? Whose have been silenced?” We invite our Lakeshore readers to read and learn from Armstrong’s recent book. Join us in this live zoom event as Erica Dunbar Armstrong responds to our questions and comments about her writing and work on the uncomfortable concepts of slavery, racial injustice and gender equality and the ways she is able to marvel at the incredible triumph of survival and the beautiful history of resistance.
This event is sponsored by the Jack Ridl Visiting Writing Series.

Little Read Literacy Days
2020-11-11 10:30 - 11:30
Reading our Little Read book is only half of the fun! Getting together with others to enjoy the book is what adds to the excitement! Head out to Patmos Library in Jamestown to join in the fun on their Little Read Literacy Days.
http://www.patmoslibrary.org/

America Recycles Day Celebration
2020-11-10 18:30 - 20:00
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!
Visit Herrick District Library to register and learn more.

Writing Non-Fiction with Dr. Natalie Dykstra
2020-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | MI
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!

Una conversación con la Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña, Valentina Cruz
2020-11-10 10:00 - 11:00
Venga a descubrir cómo Valentina Cruz y su familia se establecieron en las Islas Galápagos, cómo Valentina inspiró a proteger a los animales y qué podemos aprender de la naturaleza. Una charla entre Dra. Tató Gyulamiryán e Isabel Santos de Hope College con Valentina Cruz. ¡Tenemos muchas ganas de escuchar las historias que inspiraron a Marsha Diane Arnold a escribir Galapagos Girl/Galapagueña!

A Conversation with the Galapagos Girl/Galapagueña: Valentina Cruz
2020-11-10 09:00 - 10:00
Sit down with Valentina Cruz, Dr. Gyulamiryan and student Isabel Santos to discuss how the Cruz family ended up in the Galapagos, how Valentina was inspired to protect the animals and what we can all learn from nature. We can’t wait to hear the inspirational stories that inspired Marsha Dianne Arnold to write Galapagos Girl/Galapagueña!

Sit down with Valentina Cruz, Dr. Gyulamiryan and student Isabel Santos to discuss how the Cruz family ended up in the Galapagos, how Valentina was inspired to protect the animals and what we can all learn from nature. We can’t wait to hear the inspirational stories that inspired Marsha Dianne Arnold to write Galapagos Girl/Galapagueña!
Valentina was born on the Galapagos island of Floreana. From the time she was a child her parents taught her and her brothers and sisters to love and respect the unique beauty surrounding them. After attending university in Cuba she was trained as one of the Islands’ highly professional guides, and worked in the Islands for 17 years. Now married with two children, she lives in Australia with her husband, the biologist Lazaro Roque. She has never lost her love for her native islands and the other beautiful places she has known and wants to share them with others who will appreciate their magic.

Q and A with Nathaniel Philbrick: Where are we now in 2020?
2020-11-09 19:00 - 20:00
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.

StrikeTime’s Adventures of Adela: Episode 2
2020-11-09 16:00 - 17:00
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 animal friends.
Episode 2: Adela finds Valentina at her campsite early, ready to learn more about the islands. Valentina introduces Adela to some of her friends who are native to the island, the Blue Footed Boobies and the Flamingos. After meeting and being entertained by the birds, she makes a vow to protect them and keep them safe.

Michigan I-O Big Read/Little Read concert
2020-11-07 14:00 - 15:00
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!

Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña StoryWalk®
2020-11-06 23:00 - 2020-11-14 22:59 | MI
Leave your screens behind and walk with our friends at Loutit District Library on a Galápagos Girl/Galapagueña StoryWalk® at Rosy Mound Natural Area in partnership with Ottawa County Parks. Walk on the flat gravel surface trail any time during Rosy Mound Natural Area’s open hours and read the story of Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña!

In the Heart of the Sea Book Discussion - ACEH
2020-11-06 20:00 - 21:00
Members of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) an organization dedicated to promoting unity, justice, equal opportunity, ethnic awareness, cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for diversity. We invite you to join them in an online discussion of Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea. The discussion will be led by Hope College’s one and only Professor Bill Moreau and his wonderful English Education students.

Hidden Giants: The Mysterious Lives of Whales with Danny Kosiba
2020-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Nantucket Historical Association Lecture with Daniel Elias
2020-11-06 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Letting Go of Literary Whiteness Webinar with Dr. Carlin Borsheim-Black
2020-11-06 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Little Read Literacy Days
2020-11-06 10:30 - 23:30
Reading our Little Read book is only half of the fun! Getting together with others to enjoy our love for the book adds to the fun! Head out to Patmos Library in Jamestown to join in the fun on their Little Read Literacy Days.
http://www.patmoslibrary.org/

A Trip Down Memory Lane with Hope Professors
2020-11-05 19:00 - 20:00
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!
Storytellers: President Matthew Scogin, Dr. Deborah Van Duinen, Dr. Stephen Hemenway, Dr. Lee Forester, Dr. Fred Johnson,

Ethics Aboard the Essex: Character and Consequences
2020-11-05 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Little Read Author Event with Marsha Diane Arnold
2020-11-05 10:30 - 11:30
Our Little Read Lakeshore program is thrilled to virtually host this year’s Little Read author, Marsha Diane Arnold. She will share about the inspiration, research and writing of her bilingual Galápagos Girl/Galapagueña picture book. A slideshow will include photographs of the unique Galápagos animals and feature the main character of Marsha’s story, Valentina. Marsha will touch briefly on the history of the Galápagos, where the idea for the story came from, how a story comes to life and the importance of perseverance.

Ocean Adventures with Alison Teal: the female Indiana Jones
2020-11-04 19:00 - 20:00
Alison Teal, the Female Indiana Jones shares her adventures across the globe.

Alison 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!

Why Read Moby Dick? With Dr. Kathleen Verduin
2020-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Helping Michigan Wildlife
2020-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Valentina Cruz helped the animals on her Galápagos Island. How can we help the wildlife in our part of the world? Go to the Outdoor Discovery Center and join Joy Funk, VP of Programming at Outdoor Discovery Center, in learning more about how we ALL can help Michigian wildlife!
Go here to register: https://outdoordiscovery.org/calendar/

In the Heart of the Sea Book Discussion Loutit District Library
2020-11-03 16:00 - 17:00
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!
Visit Loutit District Library to register and learn more.

Sailing through Maritime Michigan
2020-11-03 10:00 - 23:00
We’re thrilled to partner with the Holland Museum for these “Sailing through Maritime Michigan” videos! We’ve learned ships and boats aren’t solely something for Nantucketers. Get excited for our Lakeshore readers to learn more about the maritime industry here in Michigan!

Dominion Over the Earth at the Kruizenga Art Museum -
2020-11-02 23:00 - 2020-12-01 22:59 | Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Dominion Over the Earth is an online exhibition featuring a selection of artworks from the Kruizenga Art Museum collection that explore changing attitudes toward the natural environment in Europe and America from the 18th century to the present. The exhibition will be available for viewing on the museum’s website.

Kick-Off Event with Dr. Fred Johnson III: Swimming Through the Gray
2020-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Hope College Dow Center Studio 207
Dr. Johnson will discuss the 19th century historical context of the 2020 book selection, In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. His talk, “Swimming Through the Gray” will explore issues surrounding our nation’s historical stories and events. He’ll discuss those who’ve traditionally told history, those who are currently telling history, and those whose histories have been left out or silenced. This will be Dr. Johnson’s third kickoff address for our program. Our Lakeshore readers have loved learning from him over the years!
“We’re thrilled to have Dr. Johnson participate in our program in this way. We want to use our Big Read book as a catalyst for exploring these important and timely issues. Through our November events and book discussions, we hope to bring more awareness to these issues and want to encourage our readers to think about and respond to them from a racial equity lens.” Dr. Deborah Van Duinen, Director of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore, said.

StrikeTime’s Adventures of Adela: Episode 1
2020-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Hope College Dow Center Studio 207
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.
Episode 1: Features Adela crashes into Valentina’s campsite on the Galapagos Island of Isabella, and is whisked away on an adventure of new ideas, new friends, and new landscapes. Valentina introduces Adela to the history of the creation of the islands and learns about Valentina’s life on the island. As Valentina shares stories with Adela, Adela’s curiosity grows bigger, wanting to know everything about the beautiful life on the Galapagos Islands.
This event is sponsored by Lakewood Construction.

Galápagos Girl Story Time (Mandarin Version)
2020-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Little Read Lakeshore
讓我們在赫里克區圖書館一起聆聽關於加拉帕戈斯群島 的故事吧！

Galápagos Girl Story Time (Korean Version)
2020-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
갈라파고스 섬으로 탐험을 떠나요! 헤릭 디스트릭트 라이브러리에서 한국어로 이 아름다운 섬의 이야기를 함께 들어보아요!
