Whose American Dream?

This year, our book selections are all about exploring the American Dream and how it looks different for people across the United States. The American Dream is often described as the idea that anyone, regardless of background, can achieve a better life through hard work and determination. However, how attainable this dream feels depends on …

The Fabulous Five: Big Read Lakeshore’s 2024 Book Selections

By Deborah Van Duinen In the first few years of our Big Read Lakeshore program, we chose one book to read every year. This book was geared toward high school students and older, and our events and book discussions were geared toward this audience. In response to community members, librarians, and elementary school teachers who …