The Big Read for Business

The Dayton community Big Read is underway, providing a forum for everyone to read and talk about one book: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. This fictional story echoes real life tragic events such as Columbine and Virginia Tech, where young people were killed as a result of violence at schools.

The Big Read begins in March, with discussion groups and events, and ends in May. Dayton Metro Library and the Dayton Daily News are major sponsors, in cooperation with other local libraries and community businesses. Your business is invited to provide a discussion group time for your staff to participate in the Big Read. A librarian will be provided at your group to lead the discussion, if you wish. This is an opportunity to be part of the community discussion and celebrate reading at your workplace. For more information, or to request a discussion leader, please call Sandy Prell, Business Specialist, Dayton Metro Library, at 937-496-8610. The Big Read website is www.bigread.org.