The Big Read

An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Showcasing a diverse range of contemporary titles that reflect many different voices and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire conversation and discovery.

Past Programs

Joy Harjo and 'An American Sunrise

2022

An American Sunrise

dark orange distressed background with soldier

2017

The Things They Carried

dark orange background with cowboy wearing eyepatch on horse

2013

True Grit

Mark Twain on raft

2011

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Marilynee Robinson in canoe

2010

Housekeeping

Tobias Wolff smiles in park

2009

Old School