The NEA The Big Read literary program has another grant deadline approaching with a deadline of January 28, 2014. The available books and materials are up to 36, including two forthcoming books. When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu The program materials are great for those interested in a community reading program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>