The Big Read is now accepting applications

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The Big Read is accepting applications from non-profit organizations to develop community-wide reading programs between September 2015 and June 2016.  The Big Read is a national program designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage reading for pleasure and enrichment.

Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read receive a grant, access to educational and promotional materials, and online training resources and opportunities.  Approximately 75 organizations from across the country will be selected.

Application deadline: January 28, 2015.

To review the Guidelines and Application Instructions and discover all 37 titles available for selection this year, visit www.NEABigRead.org.

Questions? Call Arts Midwest at 612-238-8010 or email TheBigRead@artsmidwest.org.

Upcoming Event

Jon Tuttle

Jon W. Tuttle author of South Carolina Onstage

May 9, 2024, 5:30 PM

Join the South Carolina State Library's Center for the Book for our next Speaker at the Center Author Talk, featuring Jon W. Tuttle. He will discuss his book, South Carolina Onstage.