The Sioux Falls Big Read

Only Two Days Left!!

2006-04-06T12:38:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone--

First off, the answer to the last post was false because it was a quote from Atticusl not Mr. Radley.

Second, the Big Read is winding down. Our last event is tomorrow (Friday) night. Here is the low down:

What: Readers' Theatre Performance and "Atticus & Today's Lawyers" Discussion
When: Friday, April 7 at 7 pm
Where:Holiday Inn City Centre--Starlite Room (10th floor)
How much: FREE!!!

Also, the Writing Contest Winners will be announced and awarded cash prizes.

The Reader's Theatre will be very interesting and a lot of fun. This is your last opportunity to take part in the Big Read, so come on down!!

2006-03-26T15:06:00.000-06:00

The answer to the last question was d. Arthur Radley.

The next question: Mr. Radley liked to say: "If you can stand in someone else's shoes for a minute, it helps in understanding them." a. true b. false.

2006-03-19T20:48:00.000-06:00

This past week of Big Read events were again a complete success!! Our book club at Zandbros on Thursday, our participation in the St. Patrick's Day parade on Friday afternoon, and our Saturday morning southern breakfast with guest speakers David Kipen and Chip Shields were all an amazing time.
The next major Big Read event is coming up on March 27 at 7 pm at the Multi Cultural Center. It will be a readers theatre produced by the local community, and following the performance there will be a discussion on race relations in Sioux Falls. It promises to be a very interesting night and i strongly encourage everyone to attend.

The answer for the last post's trivia was b. Coca Cola
The next question is: Who saved Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell? a. Nathan Radley b. Atticus c. Tom Robinson d. Arthur Radley.

2006-03-13T21:43:00.000-06:00

The answer to Saturday's question was c. Dill.

Today's question is: Mr. Dolphus Raymond gave Dill a drink of what to settle his stomach? a. whiskey b. Coca-Cola c. root beer d. water

Good Luck!!

2006-03-11T23:43:00.000-06:00

The big read is finally underway! Our first event with guest speaker Mary Badham was a complete success. Thank you to all of those who came out.

The answer to Wednesday's trivia question was a. Bob Ewell.

Today's question is: Who did Scout find under her bed? a. Boo Radley b. Bob Ewell c. Dill d. a cat.

Three Days and Counting...

2006-03-08T17:11:00.000-06:00

There are only THREE days left until our big kickoff!! Dont forget our first event on Friday March 10 at 7.00 at the Belbas Theatre at the Washington Pavilion. Mary Badham, who played Scout in the 1964 movie of Mockingbird, will be the guest speaker.
THE EVENT IS FREE!!!!
So come on down to meet Mary Badham and get an autograph.

As a preview to the coming days of the big read, here is a little Mockingbird trivia for you:
Who got stabbed with a kitchen knife? a. Bob Ewell b. Jem c. Atticus d. Heck Tate
If you think you know the answer, post a comment with your response. We'd love to hear back from you! But in case you're stumped, answers will be posted the following day. Keep checking back for updates and trivia--there will be a new question everday.

Until next time, are you reading?

2006-02-07T20:09:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the Sioux Falls Big Read blog!

Siuox Falls, get reading! As a community, we will be reading To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Over the next few weeks, we will be posting discussion questions, quotes to spark discussion, and information about upcoming events. Feel free to leave comments and questions about the book, the Big Read program, etc. Shortly, we will be posting a calendar of event. Check back often because new events and activities will be added.

Happy reading!