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Big D Reads Launch Event

  • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX, 75201 United States (map)

You are invited to the official launch of Big D Reads ' 22: The Accommodation at the Dallas Public Library - J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas!

Join community leaders for the official launch of Big D Reads '22: The Accommodation. Dallas' first-ever poet laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will release a dedicated piece for Big D Reads, with a performance by South Dallas Concert Choir (thanks to the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture) and remarks by author Jim Schutze and publisher Will Evans.

Dallas Public Library will also reveal their exhibits related to The Accommodation that will be free to view during September.
Breakfast and refreshments will be provided by Break Bread, Break Borders.

All attendees will be gifted a free copy of The Accommodation, which includes a special Big D Reads reading guide. Event is free, but registration is required.

Earlier Event: August 28
Tea Time
Later Event: September 2
First Fridays Open Mic