2016-2017 Go Big Read: Evicted : HOME
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PBS INTERVIEW WITH MATTHEW DESMOND
2016-2017 GO BIG READ PUBLIC PRESENTATION
Date: Tuesday, November 1
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location Shannon Hall (Theater) , Memorial Union
The Go Big Read Program's 2016-17 book is "Evicted." Author Matthew Desmond will give a public talk about his work and themes in the book. Tickets will be distributed via the Memorial Union Box Office. Student/Staff ticket preview is open on October 3rd (need your campus ID). Tickets will be open to all on October 5th. Those booking tickets online via the box office will be charged a $4 processing fee.
AUTHOR EVENT VIDEO
The full video of Matthew Desmond's talk at UW-Madison on November 1, 2016, can be found here.
2016-2017 SELECTION
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
By Matthew Desmond
PAST GO BIG READ SELECTIONS
Just Mercy (2015-2016)
I am Malala (2014-2015)
A Tale for the Time Being (2013-2014)
Radioactive: A Tale of Love and Fallout (2012-2013)
Enrique's Journey (2011-2012)
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010-2011