As a part of CALS month-long celebration of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, we invite families to explore nature and creativity in this collaborative art project.
As a part of CALS' Big Read celebration, we encourage participants to explore their own creativity through poetry. This event will encourage writers to experience nature and use those reflections to inspire their writing.
CALS Big Read programs invite participants to read and reflect on the poetry collection Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay. In this program, writers are encouraged to explore the themes of the book through their own poems.
CALS Big Read programs invite participants to read and reflect on the poetry collection Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay. In this program, young writers are encouraged to explore the themes of the book through their own poems.
As a part of the CALS Big Read celebration of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, we will be on site at Oak Forest Community Garden sharing copies of the poetry collection and inviting patrons to learn more about gardening.
Pick up a free copy of the book starting on April 1st. Then join us for a night of book discussion around gratitude. End the night planting your very own chamomile herb to take home.
April is the perfect time to take a look outside and get inspired to read and write! Let’s explore the poetry of Ross Gay and some of the various plants you can see and read about on the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
As a part of CALS Big Read celebration, we invite patrons to express creativity while drawing inspiration from nature. In this workshop, participants will learn painting techniques in the setting of Dunbar Garden.
As a part of the CALS Big Read celebration of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, we will be on site at Dunbar Garden sharing copies of the poetry collection and inviting attendees to enjoy a poetry walk through the garden.
This program is a part of the CALS 2026 Big Read featuring Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, a collection of poetry by Ross Gay. Participants will explore the themes of Gay's work in their own writing.
Teens who participated in the April 7 Poetry Workshop are invited to share original works of poetry slam, but all are welcome to watch the poetry performance.
This program is a part of the CALS 2026 Big Read featuring Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, a collection of poetry by Ross Gay. Participants will explore the themes of Gay's work in their own writing.