The Big Read broadens our understanding of the world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Every winter, Fishtrap and its regional parters celebrate one great work of literature by providing events, discussions, and books to Wallowa and Union County schools, libraries, and community members. The program is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and is supported locally by neighborhood businesses and individual donations.
This year we will be reading The House on Mango Street
Local events will include:
The Big Read Kickoff takes place Wednesday, February 16 with a live (virtual) conversation with the author, Sandra Cisneros from her home in Mexico.
Feb 17th the Catherine Creek Community Center Youth Group will host a Chapter Book Reading, Discussion and Meal at 6:00 p.m. open to teens and parents.
March 1st at 2:00 p.m. “The House on Mango Street” Book Discussion at the Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 Main Street Union Oregon 97883
Union Carnegie Library will be reading companion books for ages 3-6 during the month of February. Readings will be Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
The Big Read News from Fishtrap
1/12/2022 “Fishtrap has also purchased more than 600 books and will begin distributing them to schools, libraries, and to the general public this week!”
Partners
Fishtrap
Arts East
Union Carnegie Library
