NEA Big Read at PWPL

Welcome to Peter White Public Library's National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read Blog! Every weekday, starting Monday, March 3, 2025, PWPL will publish new posts here, written by diverse community members on the theme of PWPL's 2025 NEA Big Read:  The People We Call Home .  Visit this site daily, Monday through Friday, during March 2025, for stories, poems, and essays about the people who helped/help define this place we call home--the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! In conjunction with this blog, Peter White Public Library is also facilitating a month-long series of events, exploring the themes of our selected book:  Roz Chast's graphic memoir Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?   From speakers and writing workshops to films and concerts, these programs will spark discussions, laughter, friendships, and creativity. Join PWPL in this unique opportunity to engage in conversations about who we are, where we live, and what binds us together in community. It ...