AZPM partnered with Pima County Public Library to present two free preview screenings of The Great American Read on May 16 at the Murphy-Wilmot Library and May 17 at the Nanini Library.
Guests enjoyed an extended preview of the new eight-part series in advance of the premiere on May 22 at 8:00 p.m. on PBS 6. Mark McLemore, host of Arizona Spotlight on NPR 89.1 moderated a discussion between special guests Karen Greene (Pima County Public Library), Betty Stauffer (Literacy Connects) and Niamh Wallace (University of Arizona Libraries).
AZPM also filmed book testimonials on-site. Participants recorded short videos in which they shared their favorite book for inclusion on AZPM's Great American Read website.
For more information and to participate in The Great American Read, please visit azpm.org/greatread.
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Vicki Ferguson greets guests at the AZPM information table before the screening
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The full list of America's 100 Best-Loved Novels on the information table.
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Carolyn Yaussy and Steve Riggs record guest's testimonials before the screening.
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Mark McLemore, event MC, waits to be introduced.
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Host Mark McLemore introduces the panelists.
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Mark McLemore takes a question from audience member, Anne Maxon.
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The panel discusses the series at Murphy-Wilmot Library.
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