<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal">Hi everyone,<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As part of our Big Read Dearborn celebration of Jhumpa Lahiri’s <i>The
Namesake</i>, we’re sending out a call for family recipes, poetry,
or stories. We haven't received many entries, so we're extending the deadline to <b>December 31, 2017</b>. This program is open to all ages and everyone
is welcome to participate.<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span>Click<b> <a href="https://bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries/" target="_blank">here</a> </b>or
visit <b><a href="http://bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries">bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries</a> </b>for details on how to submit
an entry. The updated flyer is attached. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here’s specifically what we’re looking for:<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Family recipes</b>:<span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoNormal">Recipes passed down from
generation to generation;<span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Something Grandma (or
any relative) used to make;<span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Or any original family
recipe (including one you made up or put your own individual spin on).<span></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Click <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-4Vq7XwBRnzTrA8FQ_64DJucU6RzHJdoxQ7Upx4yhvUbmyw/viewform" target="_blank">here</a></b> to submit your recipe. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Family stories</b>:<span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoNormal">Immigrant stories or
stories about the immigrant experience, whether of current or previous
generations.<span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Name stories: do you
have a funny or interesting story about how you got your name? Or a story
regarding your name or a relative’s name?<span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Family history: do you
have a story you’d like to share about Grandpa or some other relative?
It’s all part of the history.<span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Family tree: have you
done any research on your family tree? Got any interesting tidbits to
share?<span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Fiction or poetry
relating to themes of immigration, naming, and/or family history.<span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Or a family letter with
some context included.<span></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Click <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqWaN47-sYXS2W8vk6VCIc4uqmYLqYczGgXCHi3wYRVN4VwQ/viewform" target="_blank">here</a></b> to submit your story and/or poetry. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please email any associated photos, images, or illustrations
to <a href="mailto:thebigreaddearborn@gmail.com">thebigreaddearborn@gmail.com</a>.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Your submission may be selected for publication in a
community anthology.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, please call (313) 943-2330 or
email <a href="mailto:thebigreaddearborn@gmail.com">thebigreaddearborn@gmail.com</a>.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i> </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Best wishes,<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Henry <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Henry Fischer<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Librarian I<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Dearborn Public Library<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">(313) 943-2341<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><a href="http://dearbornlibrary.org">dearbornlibrary.org</a> <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Big Read Dearborn 2017-18<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Celebrating Jhumpa Lahiri’s <i>The
Namesake<span></span></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Be part of the fun:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Submit a family recipe or
story</span></b><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> at
<a href="http://bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries">bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries</a> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Attend the Kickoff</span></b><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> on Sunday, March 18, 3-5 p.m. at the Michael A. Guido
Theater<span></span></span></p>
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