What can a 2014 novel set in a dystopian post-pandemic world tell us about the value we place on the arts, the grace of everyday life, and our current real-life pandemic?

An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. From late March through November, our community will explore the novel’s themes with a full calendar of events including a virtual Conversation with Emily St. John Mandel on Tuesday, April 27^th at 7 pm. Join the Springfield Public Forum, NEPM, The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Libraries in the Wood, All Hamptons Read, Tilton Library, The Care Center and The NEA for a virtual discussion with author Emily St. John Mandel, whose Station Eleven has been called, “darkly lyrical,” “mesmerizing,” “tender and lovely.” 

The conversation will be hosted by NEPM’s Jill Kauffman and will conclude with a live Q & A. 

A full listing of programming for the NEA Big Read will be updated regularly and can be found at https://deerfield-ma.org/nea-big-read-pocumtuck-valley/

Pre-registration is required. Register HERE.