MyLibrary - Big Read - April 2013

Pioneer Library System, Oklahoma

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Big Read 2013

Big Read 2013 takes the reader to New England in the early 1960s, through the Tobias Wolff novel Old School. 

This coming of age story follows a young man trying to find his place and fulfill his dreams of being a writer. Through his development, themes of tradition, class, and self-identity are explored. Old School is a novel that celebrates American literature while it tells a heartwarming coming of age story.

You won't want to miss the chance to hear Tobias Wolff speak about his work on April 25.

Big Read Kick-Off

Big Read will have its kickoff at the OU Memorial Union in Beaird Lounge on March 27, 2013 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

This fun gathering will have a 1960s East Coast prep vibe with a musical performance of OU BYU A Capella singing group. Readers' Guides and book giveaways will be available as well someone to take sign-ups for book discussions.

A number of well known Oklahoma authors will be on hand to meet and greet during this 'Old School'-like, campus gathering of faculty (writers) and students (public).

Little Read 2013

The Pioneer Library System now offers a Little Read program, which includes a selection of books suitable for younger children to read and discuss.

The book selection includes: The Gollywhopper Games, The Homework Machine, Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants, Fancy Nancy, Splendid Speller, and I Repeat, Don't Cheat! These titles are offered as book discussion kits with multiple copies of the books and a folder of questions, information, and activities.

You can also join Little Read book discussions on March 8th at 4 PM in Newcastle or on March 26th at 6 PM in Purcell.

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