The Big Library Read is an international reading program that connects millions of readers around the world with one eBook title.
This session will focus on the nonfiction book, “Homes: A Refugee Story” by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winning Yeung. The book chronicles the struggles of the al Rabeeah family who left their home in Iraq for Syria in hope of a safer life – just before the Syrian civil war broke out.
“Big Library Read is an exciting way for individuals from across the country, and even internationally, to share a common reading experience,” Holly Varley, Collection Development Director for Dayton Metro Library, said in a press release. “We encourage our readers to borrow a digital version of the title April 1-15, then delve into the online discussion that will be taking place.”
"Homes: A Refugee Story" will be available in eBook format, with no waitlists or holds, through DaytonMetroLibrary.org.
Big Library Read takes place three times each year. Homes: A Refugee Story is the 18th selection for the program, which began in 2013. The free program runs for two weeks and only requires a Dayton Metro Library card to participate. Readers are encouraged to join an online discussion about the book at https://discuss.biglibraryread.com.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org, call (937) 463-2665, or visit BigLibraryRead.com.
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