Saturday, November 10, 2007, 6:30 p.m. An Evening Wrapped in Rainbows: Keynote Speaker will be Valerie Boyd, author of Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston. The keynote will take place in the Magnolia Room, University Center, Valdosta State University.
The Reader’s Theater was a huge success Friday night. Many thanks to the performers and Deborah Morgan!
The Reader’s Theater was a huge success Friday night. Many thanks to the performers and Deborah Morgan!See pictures and comment on the event.
A gift basket will be given away at the Keynote event, “An Evening Wrapped in Rainbows,†November 10, 2007 in the Magnolia Room of the University Center, Valdosta State University.
All attending the Keynote will be entered in a drawing to win the basket. All who signed up at the Kickoff for a book discussion group are already entered. The basket includes…
Readers’ Theater Performance on October 26, 2007 in the Odum Library Auditorium @ 7:00 pm.
See pictures & more from the Big Read Kickoff on the Big Read in Valdosta Blog!
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 9:00 a.m. thru 2:00 p.m. Children’s and Youth Festival at Valdosta-Lowndes County Public Library, Valdosta, GA. The festival will include an author reading by Joyce Carol Thomas, storytelling, poetry contests, singing and dancing. Arrangements for the appearance of Joyce Carol Thomas made through HarperCollins Speakers Bureau, NY, NY. All ages will enjoy the festival so bring the entire family!
Sunday, October 14, 2007, 2:00-5:00 p.m. The Big Read Kick-Off will take place at John W. Saunders Memorial Park, 1151 River Street Valdosta, GA. (Formerly known as Barber Park). Click here to print a copy of a map to John W. Saunders Memorial Park. There will be food, music, reading, and copies of Their Eyes Were Watching God will be given away while supplies last to people signing up for a book discussion group.
