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Big Read Kickoff Event featuring author Stephen King
March 20, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County

Charlotte County Big Read Events and Programs

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What is the Big Read?

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The goal is to revitalize the role of literary reading in American Culture. The Big Read hopes to unite communities through great literature and inspire students to become life-long readers.

What is the Charlotte County Big Read?

The Charlotte County Big Read is being developed by seven community partners. A series of programs and events offered at a variety of locations between March 20 and April 30 will focus on the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe. The Big Read Committee selected Poe from the National Endowment for the Arts list of Big Read authors for his broad appeal across ages and genres – literature, drama, visual art and film. Charlotte County Public Schools will integrate Poe’s literature into the middle and high school curricula during the 2009-10 school year. Drama and the visuals arts will also be incorporated into the community and school activities.

Who are the partners?

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Charlotte County Big Read Events and Programs