We’re joining the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning and Literary Cleveland for the NEA Big Read 2017! This large, community read project—funded by the National Endowment for the Arts—features Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.
The Big Read includes a kick-off and finale, book discussions, upcycling/maker programs, graphic novel and creative writing workshops for people of all ages, and more.
You don’t need to read Station Eleven to participate, but we encourage everyone to contact their local library, find copies of Station Eleven and join the Big Read while enjoying related workshops!
Kick-Off: Enjoy a community meet and greet, a classic Shakespearean monologue and a live music performance by In2ative. Don’t miss it!
Saturday, September 23, 10:00am-12:00 pm at Carnegie West Branch
Upcycle/Maker Workshops for Youth
In a post-pandemic society, production is halted and survivors must get creative to survive. In these workshops, participants will have the opportunity to repurpose and upcycle common items into new, useful products for a post-apocalyptic world. Targeted Audience: Children ages 6-18 years old, especially middle schoolers.
Jefferson: Wednesday, September 27 at 4:00 PM
Lorain: Thursday, September 28 at 4:30 PM
Woodland: Tuesday, October 3 at 4:30 PM
South Brooklyn: Friday, October 6 at 3:30 PM
Rice: Tuesday, October 10 at 4:00 PM
Rockport: Friday, October 13 at 4:30 PM
MLK: Tuesday, October 17 at 3:30 PM
Walz: Thursday, November 9 at 4:30 PM
Graphic Novel Illustration Workshops
Youth will work with artist Ryan Upp to learn the basics of illustrating a graphic novel.
South Brooklyn: Wednesday, Oct 4 at 4:00 PM
Rockport: Monday, October 23 at 4:30 PM
Rice: Tuesday, Nov 7 at 4:00 PM
Creative Writing for Graphic Novels Workshops for Teens
Youth will work with Lake Erie Ink to learn the basics of writing a graphic novel. Once they have created their story line, they will have the opportunity to work with a visual artist to illustrate their story.
South Brooklyn: Monday, October 2 at 4:00 PM
Jefferson: Thursday, October 5 at 3:30 PM
Lorain: Monday, October 16 at 4:30 PM
Woodland: Friday, October 27 at 4:30 PM
MLK: Thursday, November 2 at 3:30 PM
Rice: Friday, November 3 at 4:00 PM
Rockport: Monday, November 6 at 4:30 PM
Adult Discussion/Creative Writing Workshops
Join Literary Cleveland to discuss Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven, then learn how to channel your own ideas into a creative short story. Literary Cleveland’s capable instructors will guide participants through the writing process as they let their creativity flow. All are welcome. Reading of Station Eleven is not required.
Addison: Saturday, September 30 at 2:00 PM
Jefferson: Tuesday, October 24 at 5:30 PM
Loganberry – Wed. Sept. 27, 7 pm – book discussion at bucket list book club
Happy Dog – Wed. Nov. 15th, 7p – book discussion as part of Lit Cleveland’s Between the Lines series
Culminating Panel Discussion
Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 10am-12pm
CMSD East Professional Center
1349 E 79th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
