PWPL NEA Big Read
By Martin Achatz
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
PWPL NEA Big ReadNov 09, 2021
November 15, 2021: Marty Achatz
Two-time U. P. Poet Laureate and NEA Big Read Organizer Marty Achatz shares a remembrance of his mother.
November 12, 2021: T Marie Bertineau
Writer T. Marie Bertineau shares a remembrance of her grandmother adapted from her Michigan Notable Book The Mason House, published by Lanternfish Press.
November 11, 2021: Kathleen Carlton Johnson
Poet and photographer Kathleen Carlton Johnson shares poetic remembrances of her husband and mother.
November 10, 2021: M. Kelly Peach
Writer and poet M. Kelly Peach shares poetic remembrances of his father and mother.
November 9, 2021: M. E. Kilpatrick
Poet and hospital spiritual care coordinator M. E. Kilpatrick shares a poetic remembrance of his paternal grandfather.
November 8, 2021: Russell Thorburn
U. P. Poet Laureate Emeritus Russell Thorburn shares poetic remembrances of the Henry Zender family of Detroit.
November 5, 2021: Lynn Domina
Poet and Northern Michigan University English Department Head Lynn Domina shares a remembrance of her grandmother.
November 4, 2021: Gala Melherbe
Poet Gala Melherbe shares a poetic remembrance of her grandmother.
November 3, 2021: Helen Haskell Remien
Poet, essayist, blogger Helen Haskell Remien shares a remembrance of her grandfather.
November 2, 2021: Roslyn McGrath
Healer, writer, and poet Roslyn McGrath shares a remembrance of her father.
November 1, 2021: Roberta Brown
Writer, poet, and musician Roberta Brown shares a remembrance of her father.
October 29, 2021: Kelsey Boldt
Writer and Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library librarian Kelsey Boldt shares a remembrance of her grandma's potatoes.
October 28, 2021: Jeni Kilepela
Peter White Public Library Communications Coordinator Jeni Kilepela shares a remembrance of her grandmother.
October 27, 2021: Jake Bilitz Part Two
Part Two of Northern Michigan University undergraduate student Jake Bilitz sharing the words of his Oma Hildegard Bilitz about growing up in Germany during World War II.
October 26, 2021: Jake Bilitz Part One
Part One of Northern Michigan University undergraduate student Jake Bilitz sharing of the words of his Oma Hildegard Bilitz about growing up in Germany during World War II.
October 25, 2021: B. G. Bradley Part Two
Part Two of retired English teacher, novelist, actor, and poet B. G. Bradley's remembrance of his mother.
October 22, 2021: B. G. Bradley Part One
Part One of retired English teacher, novelist, actor, and poet B. G. Bradley's remembrance of his mother.
October 21, 2021: Roslyn McGrath
Healer and writer Roslyn McGrath shares poetic remembrances of her mother and grandmother.
October 20, 2021: Max Vondra
Northern Michigan University undergraduate student shares a remembrance of his Grandpa Mike Hausler.
October 19, 2021: Madeline Bitter Part Two
The second part of Marquette resident and writer Madeline Bitter's remembrance of her Grandma Alice.
October 18, 2021: Madeline Bitter Part One
The first part of Marquette resident and writer Madeline Bitter's remembrance of her Grandma Alice.
October 15, 2021: Madeline Brown
Northern Michigan University undergraduate student Madeline Brown shares a remembrance of her Grandma Ruby.
October 14, 2021: Beth Achatz
Ishpeming, Michigan, resident Beth Achatz shares a remembrance of her Great Uncle Shorty.
October 13, 2021: Helen Haskell Remien
Poet, essayist, blogger Helen Haskell Remien shares a remembrance of her "not normal" mother.
October 12, 2021: Gala Malherbe
Poet Gala Malherbe shares a remembrance of her Grandma Tillie Derwin.
October 11, 2021: Matthew Gavin Frank
Poet, writer, essayist, and Northern Michigan University Professor of English Matthew Gavin Frank shares a remembrance of his Grandma Ruth.
October 8, 2021: Christine Saari
Artist, writer, and poet Christine Saari shares remembrances of her father.
October 7, 2021: Gideon Achatz
Poet and Aspen Ridge eighth grader Gideon Achatz shares remembrances of his aunt, uncle, and grandpa.
October 6, 2021: Ronnie Ferguson
Poet, musician, and Northern Michigan University MFA student Ronnie Ferguson shares remembrances of his mother and father.
October 5, 2021: Ava and Anna Barton
Northern Michigan University undergraduate students Ava and Anna Barton share remembrances of their Yaya Olga Pondel.
October 4, 2021: Beverly Matherne
Poet and Northern Michigan University Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Beverly Matherne shares remembrances of family members she has lost.
October 1, 2021: Janeen Rastall
Poet Janeen Rastall shares remembrances of her father and mother.
"Voices from the Past" Trailer
Welcome to "Voices from the Past," part of the 2021 NEA Big Read program at Peter White Public Library. In this special series, members of the Marquette and surrounding communities share remembrances about people from the past whose influences are still being felt today.