Memphis Reads Archive

The Big Read

From October 1 to November 15, Rhodes College presents The Big Read, "an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture."

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee will be the featured title during a series of events hosted by Rhodes and its community partners, including the Memphis Public Library and Information Center.



How to get involved:

• Read TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
  
  
• Join A Book Discussion Group. Book discussion groups will be held at Rhodes and at various times and locations in Memphis. The Memphis Public Library will host three discussions:
  
  Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
  Monday, October 15
  7 p.m.
  
  North Branch Library
  Saturday, October 20
  2 p.m.
  
  Hollywood Branch Library
  Thursday, November 15
  4 p.m.
  
  
• Come to one of The Big Read Events
  
  The Big Read Kick-Off
  October 2, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Crain Reception Hall, Bryan Campus Life Center, Rhodes College
  Join the fun at Rhodes College as Shelby County Mayor A.C. Wharton helps Memphis kick off The Big Read.
  
  Panel Discussion: Race Relations and To Kill A Mockingbird
  October 9, 7 p.m.
  Cypress Middle School Auditorium
  The focus of the event will be on connections between the book's themes of justice and tolerance and their relation to the civil rights era and Memphis today.
  
  Family Night and Parenting
  October 5, 6 p.m.
  Hollywood Community Center
  A fun night of activities for all ages!
  
  Theatre Night
  November 8, 7 p.m.
  Theatre Memphis
  Join members of the cast from Theatre Memphis' 2007 production of "To Kill A Mockingbird." Cast members will perform scenes from the play, followed by an interactive panel discussion.

Rhodes College will have volunteers available to help lead book groups if desired. If you would like to join a book club, host a new book group, or volunteer to facilitate a book group, please contact Cathy Palmer at (901) 843-3958.