Hi everyone, As part of our Big Read celebration of Jhumpa Lahiri's *The Namesake*, we're sending out a call for family recipes or stories. This is open to all ages and anyone is welcome to participate. Details can be found at https://bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries/ (I’ve attached the flyer). Family recipes - here’s mainly what we’re looking for: -Recipes passed down from generation to generation, or -something Grandma (or Grandpa, or some relative) used to make, or -any original family recipe Family stories – here’s mainly what we’re looking for: -Immigrant stories -Name stories: do you have a funny or interesting story about how you got your name? Or a story concerning your name or a relative’s name in some way? -Family history – do you have a story you’d like to share about Grandma 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? Length: 1-4 pages, double or single spaced. If it’s a little longer or shorter, that’s fine too. The deadline is *October 31, 2017*. Hope you are considering submitting a family recipe or story! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Best wishes, Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library 313-943-2341 www.dearbornlibrary.org