2020-2021

2020-2021 Go Big Read: Parkland: Birth of a Movement by Dave Cullen

Cover of Parkland

Taking on the different voices and perspectives of the March for Our Lives Movement’s key participants, Parkland is an in-depth examination of a pivotal moment in American culture. Cullen guides us into the hearts of the Douglas students as they cope with the common concerns of students everywhere. As ​a celebration of the passion exhibited by these astonishing students​, who channeled their anger into a movement, this book explores hope after tragedy and is an inspiring call to action.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is pictured outside Bascom Hall on July 30, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Press Release

Read Chancellor Blank’s Press Release about the book: ‘Parkland: Birth of a Movement’ will be next Go Big Read book

Virtual Keynote Event
Featuring Dave Cullen (author) & Jaclyn Corin (March for Our Lives & former Parkland Student)
Archived Video of Keynote Event

Book Resources

Author & Book Info

Book Discussion Toolkit (developed by Go Big Read program)

Go Big Read Marketing Toolkit

Reading Guide and Discussion Questions for Parkland(developed by Go Big Read program)

New York Times Book Review

Washington Post Book Review

NPR Interview