It’s not too late to get a free tabloid copy of The Call of the Wild, created by students from Dearborn Public Schools just for The Big Read Dearborn.
The Call of the Wild tabloid, created by students from Dearborn Public Schools (PDF, 72 pages)
Only two weeks left of The Big Read Dearborn! Check out the events schedule for all the remaining events. There’s going to be a BIG wrap-up party on Saturday, May 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Mark your calendars!
BOOK DISCUSSION – AAUW Dearborn
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
The American Association of Women (AAUW) Dearborn Branch will discuss The Call of the Wild.
LECTURE – Michigan Wolves: Past, Present, and Future
Date and Time: Thursday, May 8, 2014, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Dorothy McLeer of the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center will discuss the history and the current status of wolves in Michigan.
SPECIAL EVENT – Mutt Strut & Pet Expo
Date and Time: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Ford Field, 22051 Cherry Hill St., Dearborn, MI 48126
The Mutt Strut & Pet Expo is an annual pledge-driven dog walk and community-wide animal celebration, organized by the Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. There is always lots of entertainment, shopping, and fun focused on pets and their families. It will take place rain or shine – all weather is dog weather! View the schedule of events and learn more about donating or participating today!
A few days ago, C. Alexander London, author of the Dog Tags series and several other books, came to Dearborn as part of The Big Read. He started off his visit at two Dearborn schools, William Ford Elementary and Snow Elementary, where he spoke to over four hundred students.
C. Alexander London reading The Call of the Wild
In the evening, London entertained 23 kids and 19 adults at the Henry Ford Centennial Library with his talk about getting in touch with your wild side and writing from an animal’s perspective. Barnes & Noble attended the library event and made it possible for patrons to purchase books and have them signed by the author. All in all, it was a great day and we were able to reach a large audience of youth in our community. For those who missed London’s visit, there are a limited number of signed copies of C. Alexander London’s books available at the Barnes & Noble in Allen Park.
Yesterday was the opening reception for the Do You Hear the Call? Photo Exhibit at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Works will be displayed in the Rotunda Gallery until May 19, 2014.
Photo Exhibit Opening Reception
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All of the 51 entries are stunning, but juror Monte Nagler selected several works for special recognition.
Best in Show Award ($500): Debbie Malyn – “This Train”
1st Place Award ($250): Karen Hofmann – “Nature’s Artwork”
2nd Place Award ($100): Gary Brewer – “Who You Lookin’ At”
Honorable Mentions
Karen Rutkowski – “Out of the Burrow” (1st Honorable Mention)
Dan Lyons – “The Lady & Her Dog” (2nd Honorable Mention)
Priyank Vora – “The Lover” (3rd Honorable Mention)
Clarisa Bova – “Bumble on the Clover”
Gary Brewer – “Who’s Behind Me?”
Jack Converse – “Spider Web”
Rose M. Cook – “The King” and “Mandarin Duck”
Paul Elden – “Daybreak, Grand River”
Steve Femminineo – “Evening Flight”
Joanna Garrisi – “Environmentally Sound”
Karen Hofmann – “Pink Serenity”
Aileen Mozug – “Glass and Metal”
Brian Onusko – “Presque Isle”
Karen Rutkowski – “Graceful Wandering”
Larry Turek – “Smokey the Cat at Home”
Priyank Vora – “Awaiting Fame”
Dave Washington – “Merganser”
Most of these works of photography are available for sale. You can download a complete list of works in the exhibit, including prices for items that are available for purchase. To inquire about purchasing artwork, contact the Dearborn Community Fund office at 313-943-5478.
The exhibit will be on display in the Rotunda Gallery at the Henry Ford Centennial Library until May 19, 2014. While you’re there, be sure to go upstairs and check out the Youth Photo Exhibit in the Teen Zone display case. Young photographers ranging in age from 2 to 18 contributed inspiring photos of the environment, nature, and wildlife to this exhibit.
Youth Photo Exhibit
Who Wants to Be a Wolf?
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library, Youth Services Program Room
Dorothy McLeer of the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Environmental Interpretive Center will show you what it’s like to be a wolf through props and activities. All ages.
Michigan Wolves
Thursday, May 8, 2014, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library, Mezzanine Conference Room
Dorothy McLeer will be back at the library on Thursday, May 8 to discuss the history and the current status of wolves in Michigan.
Thursday, May 1 at 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library, Rotunda Gallery
16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Attend the opening reception of the Do You Hear the Call? Photo Exhibit, juried by noted photographer Monte Nagler, and presented by the Dearborn Public Library and the Dearborn Community Fund. Amazing works of photography featuring the environment, nature, and wildlife are now on display in the Rotunda Gallery at the Henry Ford Centennial Library until May 19. Winners of the photo competition will be announced at the reception and light refreshments will be served. Like all Big Read events, the reception is free and open to the public.
April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poetry and its place in American culture. As we bid farewell to April and head into warmer days, here are some poems to keep you in The Call of the Wild spirit.
Canadian poet Robert W. Service has been called “The Bard of the Yukon.” Among his poems are “The Spell of the Yukon,” “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” “The Law of the Yukon,” and even one called “The Call of the Wild“!
Although Jack London is more well-known for his novels and short stories, he also wrote poetry such as “The Klondyker’s Dream,” which was inspired by his time in the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush.
Listen to a dramatic reading of Robert W. Service’s poem “The Spell of the Yukon”!
LECTURE / YOUTH EVENT (CHILDREN & TEENS) – C. Alexander London, Author of the Dog Tags Series
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library, Auditorium, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
C. Alexander London, author of the Dog Tags series, will talk about getting in touch with your wild side and writing through an animal’s perspective. All ages welcome.
SPECIAL EVENT – Photo Exhibit Opening Reception
Date and Time: Thursday, May 1, 2014, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Works from the Do You Hear the Call? Open Photo Competition, selected by juror Monte Nagler, will be on public display at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in the Rotunda Gallery from May 1 to May 19. Awards will be presented during the opening reception.
YOUTH EVENT (CHILDREN) – Who Wants To Be a Wolf?
Date and Time: Saturday, May 3, 2014, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library, Youth Services Program Room, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
Dorothy McLeer of the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Environmental Interpretive Center will present this children’s program. Through props and activities, children will learn what it’s like to be a wolf.
Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm
Henry Ford Centennial Library, Auditorium
16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
C. Alexander London, the author of the Dog Tags series will be at the Henry Ford Centennial Library to talk about getting in touch with your wild side and writing through an animal’s perspective.
Dog Tags is a series for older children and teens, featuring stories of soldiers and their canine friends in war. Check out some of his books from the Dearborn Public Library!
Saturday, April 26, 2014, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Henry Ford Centennial Library, Auditorium
16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Go behind the scenes of audiobook production with George Guidall, a superstar of audiobook narration who has recorded over 900 unabridged novels and is the recipient of two Audie Awards for excellence in audiobook narration (the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars). His 40-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie award for best performance Off-Broadway, and frequent television appearances. This year, he will receive a Special Achievement Award from the Audio Publishers Association in honor of his distinguished career.
Guidall will present “The Art and Artifice of Audiobook Narration,” offering a glimpse behind the scenes of audiobook production. With signature humor and wit, he will share personal stories, anecdotes and out-takes, describing the subtleties of an art form that speaks to a primal human need for narrative. He will also perform a dramatic reading from Jack London’s The Call of the Wild.
This special event is free with no registration necessary. Attend and enter a raffle to win free audiobooks!
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