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NEA Big Read: Wichita
The Derby Public Library is pleased to partner with Wichita Public Library for NEA Big Read: Wichita. The title for this year's Big Read is Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig.
Sitting Pretty is a memoir-in-essays from Taussig's own experiences of disability and advocacy. Writing about the rhythms and textures of what it means to live in a body that doesn’t fit, Rebekah reflects on everything from the complications of kindness and charity, living both independently and dependently, experiencing intimacy, and how the pervasiveness of ableism in our everyday media directly translates to everyday life.
Pick up a free copy of the book at Derby Public Library beginning March 31. Books available while supplies last. Read the book and make plans to attend one of the many Big Read scheduled events here in Derby, or explore the Big Read Wichita website to find events throughout the area.
The Big Read events in Wichita run from March 14 - April 26, but the events at Derby will run from March 31 - April 22
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Big Read Events for Adults
Library Lounge Accessibility Series
All films will offer refreshments, coloring pages, and entry into a grand prize drawing. Attendants are also invited to bring their own craft projects like crochet or sketch pads to work on during the films.
Crip Camp on Tuesday, April 8 at 6 PM in Community Room
2020 documentary about how a summer camp for teens with disabilities inspires a group of its alumni to join the disability rights movement and advocate for historic legislation change.
55 Steps on Tuesday, April 15 at 6 PM in Community Room
2017 drama starring Helena Bonham Carter and Hilary Swank that tells the true story of Eleanor Riese and her fight for her right to refuse the psychiatric medication that was causing her harm.
Imperfect on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 PM in Community Room
2021 documentary about a professional company of actors with disabilities defying expectations by taking center stage in Chicago the Musical.
Grand prize drawing winner will be announced at this film
Monday, April 21 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room
A beginner-friendly class with various mobility and flexibility poses done in a seated position. This class can be adaptable for wheelchair-bound yogis or yogis with limited range of motion. Instructed by a 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher from Yoga Alliance with limited mats and yoga props available to borrow.
Men, women, and children 7+ are welcome to attend.
No prior registration required.
Preschool Storytime: We Are All Different
Tuesday, April 1 at 10AM and Wednesday, April 2 at 10AM in the Early Literacy Area
Join us for books, songs, and stories about how even though our families may be my different or our bodies and minds might be different, we are all still important and good.
Wednesday, April 2 at 4 PM in Frank Fanning Room
All brains are beautiful at this explorative tween program. Tweens will make brain headbands, have some snacks, and learn about the many different ways of thinking, feeling, and expressing.
Adventures at the Library: X is for X-Ray
Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. in Frank Fanning Room
K - 2nd Graders can celebrate how all of our bodies are different by examining them from the inside out. We shares books, do crafts, and eat snacks.
Teen Tuesday: Different Ways to Play
Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. in Community Room
6th - 12th Graders will experience different ways that bodies can move and play with some eye-opening challenges. Teens will also get to make positivity cards for special needs students and snack on some popsicles.
