The Big Read activities abound in Blount and Knox counties, and the initiative will continue in the community through Oct. 15. Please scroll through the photographs.

If you didn’t get down to Last Friday Art Walk this past weekend (Sept. 25), you missed a wonderful reading by the Alcoa High School students of English teacher Kelly Wallace. Not only did the students read selections from the book, but they also offered some interpretation of different aspects of the book based on their classroom discussions.

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Alcoa High School English teacher Kelly Wallace explains some of the book’s themes and how the students are grouped. Wallace said out of 42 students, 40 students loved the book, and that she plans to use it for future classes.

Alcoa High School English teacher Kelly Wallace explains some of the book’s themes and how the students are grouped. Wallace said out of 42 students, 40 students loved the book, and that she plans to use it for future classes.

While AHS students were reading, Spanish III students from Maryville High School Spanish teacher Deb Lamine’s class worked with younger children to create Hispanic crafts including worry dolls made from clothes pins. The children had a great time as evidenced by rounds of giggling.

While AHS students were reading, Spanish III students from Maryville High School Spanish teacher Deb Lamine’s class worked with younger children to create Hispanic crafts including worry dolls made from clothes pins. The children had a great time as evidenced by rounds of giggling.

Alcoa High School senior Taylor Crosby, a member of the school’s tech team, videotaped the entire event to be shown on Alcoa School System’s Channel 3, Charter Communictions. Thanks Taylor!

Alcoa High School senior Taylor Crosby, a member of the school’s tech team, videotaped the entire event to be shown on Alcoa School System’s Channel 3, Charter Communictions. Thanks Taylor!

Check back soon for additional photos of The Big Read activities.