The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.


Big Read Partners

Teatro Vivo Resistencia Bookstore National Endowment for the Arts
A.C.C. Library Mexican American Cultural Center Austin Public Library
Austin Parks and Recreation Dominican Joe Dulce Bread and Bookshop
Del Valle I.S.D. Hutto I.S.D. Pro Arts Collective
Las Comadres para las Americas A.C.C. Center for Public Policy and Political Studies Theatre Action Project
Makarios The Justice Project Amigos de las Americas
City of Austin Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy Ann Richards School