Next Best Thing | January 6, 2021
Wichita’s NEA Big Read kicks off this Saturday with a live celebration at 2:30 p.m. on KPTS Channel 8. Usually held in October, last year’s program was pushed back to January 9 through February 21 of this year. The selection is
Circe by Madeline Miller — a novel that focuses on the lesser known Greek goddess.
Wichita Public Library has several virtual events planned, and many participating organizations are hosting events that embody Greek themes. A complete list can be found at wichitalibrary.org/bigread, but here are some highlights:
Jodie Simon, an instructor in women’s studies and sociology at Wichita State, will present