Hi everyone, As part of our Big Read Dearborn celebration of Jhumpa Lahiri’s *The Namesake*, 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 *December 31, 2017*. This program is open to all ages and everyone is welcome to participate. Click* here <https://bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries/> *or visit *bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries <http://bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries> *for details on how to submit an entry. The updated flyer is attached. Here’s specifically what we’re looking for: *Family recipes*: - Recipes passed down from generation to generation; - Something Grandma (or any relative) used to make; - Or any original family recipe (including one you made up or put your own individual spin on). Click *here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-4Vq7XwBRnzTrA8FQ_64DJucU6RzHJdoxQ7Upx4yhvUbmyw/viewform>* to submit your recipe. *Family stories*: - Immigrant stories or stories about the immigrant experience, whether of current or previous generations. - 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? - 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. - Family tree: have you done any research on your family tree? Got any interesting tidbits to share? - Fiction or poetry relating to themes of immigration, naming, and/or family history. - Or a family letter with some context included. Click *here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqWaN47-sYXS2W8vk6VCIc4uqmYLqYczGgXCHi3wYRVN4VwQ/viewform>* to submit your story and/or poetry. Please email any associated photos, images, or illustrations to thebigreaddearborn@gmail.com. Your submission may be selected for publication in a community anthology. If you have any questions, please call (313) 943-2330 or email thebigreaddearborn@gmail.com. Thank you! Best wishes, Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-2341 dearbornlibrary.org Big Read Dearborn 2017-18 Celebrating Jhumpa Lahiri’s *The Namesake* Be part of the fun: *Submit a family recipe or story* at bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries *Attend the Kickoff* on Sunday, March 18, 3-5 p.m. at the Michael A. Guido Theater [image: https://bigreaddearborn.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/big-read-2017-18-website...] <https://bigreaddearborn.org/>