Savor the Story: Writing Through Food & Memory

Uncover the power of food, memory, and words with professional writer Leah Singer. Inspired by Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees, you’ll write from prompts that draw on food, family, and connection, using taste and scent to unlock the memories and experiences that shape who we are.

This program is supported by the National Endowment of the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of shared reading. Showcasing a diverse range of themes, voices, and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire meaningful conversations, artistic responses, and new discoveries and connections in each community.