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The Big Read 2018

THE BIG READ BOOK FOR 2018: The Underdogs by Melissa Fay Greene

Miami Valley readers have cast their votes and chosen the next book for the Big Read community reading project. The winner is The Underdogs: Children, Dogs and the Power of Unconditional Love, by Melissa Fay Greene. This nonfiction book tells the story of the founding of 4 Paws For Ability, a nonprofit organization based in Xenia, Ohio, that trains and places service dogs internationally. 

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Mango is free for all library patrons and can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application by focusing on the four key elements of language learning: vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.

Help Choose the Next Big Read Book

Cast your ballot, September 1- 30, for the next Big Read book; your vote can help determine the winner. Votes can be cast at Troy-Miami County Public Library or on the Troy Bookmobile. The three finalists for the Big Read 2018 are The Underdogs: Children, Dogs, and the Power of Unconditional Love, by Melissa Fay Greene, The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, and Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng.

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