Free Big Read Discussion Packets for Nebraska Librarians

The Nebraska Library Commission has a limited number of Big Read discussion packets to help bring Nebraska communities together to read, discuss, and celebrate some of the greatest stories in United States and world literature. Big Read book discussion packets are available to schools and libraries to keep as part of their library collections. Student guides can be distributed to participants for them to keep. Just complete an order form (Big Read Order Form) and the packets will be ready to be picked up at the NLA/NEMA Annual Conference in Grand Island, October 14-15, or arrangements can be made to pick up the packets at the Nebraska Library Commission in Lincoln. An example of what the packets offer can be seen at http://www.neabigread.org/books/myantonia. To learn more about the Big Read discussion packets, join Mary Jo Ryan on NCompass Live on Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. CT for a discussion of how these materials can be used and a sampling of the materials. For more information, to register for upcoming NCompass Live events, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the Library Commission Training and Events Calendar.  Print the attached order form and circle the titles that you would like to order. Specify the number of reader guides, audio guides, and teacher guides that you want. Mail, fax, or e-mail the form to the Nebraska Library Commission (1200 N Street, Lincoln NE, 68508-2023, E-mail: email, Fax: 402-471-2083), and the packets will be available at the Annual Conference.