Shelton
April 26, 2008
April 23, 2008
Big Read Calendar of Events
The 2008 Big Read is underway! Events are happening all over Bridgeport and Shelton. Experience asian culture through music, literature, films and more.
Fun for all ages!!
April 10, 2008
Author Da Chen Kicks off Big Read 2008 at the Barnum Museum
Chinese author, Da Chen,
grew up in the deep south of
China
, running barefoot in muddy fields and riding the backs of water buffaloes. Da arrived in
America
at the age of 23 with $30 in his pocket, a bamboo flute, and a heart filled
with hope. He attended Columbia University School of Law on a full scholarship,
and upon graduating, worked for the Wall Street investment banking firm of
Rothschilds, Inc. before writing his first memoir Colors of the Mountain.
Da is seen here playing his flute at the kick-off the Bridgeport-Shelton Big Read on April 5, 2008 at the Barnum Museum
March 07, 2008
And the winner is...
The 2008 Big Read pick was decided by a vote. Members of the Bridgeport and Shelton communities had the option of either doing the survey online or in print form. Participants had two weeks to make their choice. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan was chosen, barely squeaking out a win over The Maltese Falcon!
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Fairfield County Community Foundation
Health Net
Health Net is a proud sponsor of the Bridgeport/Shelton Big Read Initiative
Big Read-National Website
This event is part of The Big Read,an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan: The Joy Luck Club
This is the copy of the Joy Luck Club that will be given out for this year's Big Read.
