The Big Read 2009http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/support.phpen-us℗ & © 2008 Aspen Public RadioA mini series featuring Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird for The Big Read.Aspen Public RadioAspen Public Radio presents a special series featuring Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." This series is presented in partnership with the Aspen Writers' Foundation and Pitkin County Library, presenters of The Big Read Roaring Fork Valley. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The series will run through Friday, October 30. Each day, a different portion of To Kill a Mockingbird will be read by a narrator. Narrators for the project include Robert Wagner, Jill St. John, John Oates, and Aspen Public Radio's very own Carolyne Heldman. Please consider making an annual contribution to Aspen Public Radio at AspenPublicRadio.org/pledge. Every dollar makes a difference and helps Aspen Public Radio provide great podcasts for everyone, everywhere.Aspen Public Radio presents a special series featuring Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." This series is presented in partnership with the Aspen Writers' Foundation and Pitkin County Library, presenters of The Big Read Roaring Fork Valley. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The series will run through Friday, October 30. Each day, a different portion of To Kill a Mockingbird will be read by a narrator. Narrators for the project include Robert Wagner, Jill St. John, John Oates, and Aspen Public Radio's very own Carolyne Heldman. Please consider making an annual contribution to Aspen Public Radio at AspenPublicRadio.org/pledge. Every dollar makes a difference and helps Aspen Public Radio provide great podcasts for everyone, everywhere.http://aspenpublicradio.org/podcasts/read/read_podcast_logo_sm.jpgAspen Public Radio | The Big Read 2009http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/support.phpAspen Public Radionikki@aspenpublicradio.orgnoTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 25Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Carolyne Heldman | The children were saved from a vicious attack by Boo Radley. They invite him home where Sheriff Tate and Atticus discuss the evening’s events. Narrator: Carolyne Heldman | The children were saved from a vicious attack by Boo Radley. They invite him home where Sheriff Tate and Atticus discuss the evening’s events. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-25.mp3Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, Carolyne heldman, carolyne harveyTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 24Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Carolyne Heldman | The children are attacked after the pageant by Mr. Ewell and Scout’s costume, made of chicken wire, likely saved her life. Narrator: Carolyne Heldman | The children are attacked after the pageant by Mr. Ewell and Scout’s costume, made of chicken wire, likely saved her life. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-24.mp3Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, Carolyne heldman, carolyne harveyTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 23Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Carolyne Heldman | Tom Robinson is dead, shot by guards trying to escape prison. Jem and Scout prepare to celebrate Halloween. Attiticus and Aunt Alexandra beg off from attending the pageant.Narrator: Carolyne Heldman | Tom Robinson is dead, shot by guards trying to escape prison. Jem and Scout prepare to celebrate Halloween. Attiticus and Aunt Alexandra beg off from attending the pageant.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-23.mp3Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, Carolyne heldman, carolyne harveyTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 22Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Carolyne Heldman | The case is over. Tom Robinson was found guilty, but life goes on in Maycomb.Narrator: Carolyne Heldman | The case is over. Tom Robinson was found guilty, but life goes on in Maycomb.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-22.mp3Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, Carolyne heldman, carolyne harveyTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 21Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Carolyne Heldman | The case is over. Tom Robinson was found guilty, but life goes on in Maycomb.Narrator: Carolyne Heldman | The case is over. Tom Robinson was found guilty, but life goes on in Maycomb.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-21.mp3Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, Carolyne heldman harveyTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 20Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: John Oates | Both sides have presented their cases. Atticus has shown that it was impossible for Tom Robinson to have committed the crime and is ready to make his closing statement.Narrator: John Oates | Both sides have presented their cases. Atticus has shown that it was impossible for Tom Robinson to have committed the crime and is ready to make his closing statement.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-20.mp3Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, John OatesTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 19Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: John Oates | Atticus is building his case in a tense and packed courtroom as the children look on in awe.Narrator: John Oates | Atticus is building his case in a tense and packed courtroom as the children look on in awe.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-19.mp3Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, John OatesTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 18Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: John Oates | Atticus has cross examined Mr. Ewell. During his questioning of Mayella, he has been fixated on her injuries, determining it was her right eye which was blackened. Narrator: John Oates | Atticus has cross examined Mr. Ewell. During his questioning of Mayella, he has been fixated on her injuries, determining it was her right eye which was blackened. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-18.mp3Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, John OatesTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 17Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: John Oates | On the first day of Tom Robinson's trial, the children watch a parade of folks headed for the courthouse. As families and groups pass, Jem explains to Dill what he knows about each group's predilections or ancestry, including the criteria for mixed race or Negro. Narrator: John Oates | On the first day of Tom Robinson's trial, the children watch a parade of folks headed for the courthouse. As families and groups pass, Jem explains to Dill what he knows about each group's predilections or ancestry, including the criteria for mixed race or Negro. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-17.mp3Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, John OatesTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 16Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: John Oates | The crowd of men who had come to do what harm they could at the jail and to Tom Robinson, and who were determined not to let Atticus stand in their way, are suddenly diffused by Scout's honest innocence as she speaks to Mr. Cunningham.Narrator: John Oates | The crowd of men who had come to do what harm they could at the jail and to Tom Robinson, and who were determined not to let Atticus stand in their way, are suddenly diffused by Scout's honest innocence as she speaks to Mr. Cunningham.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-16.mp3Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, John OatesTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 15Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Hannah Flink | Intrigued at the thought of a fight, Scout runs to her father followed by Jem and Dill. Scout realizes she doesn't recognize anyone in the crowd and Atticus, fearful for the children's safety, orders them to go home. Jem refuses. The situation is tense. Suddenly Scout spots a familiar face.Narrator: Hannah Flink | Intrigued at the thought of a fight, Scout runs to her father followed by Jem and Dill. Scout realizes she doesn't recognize anyone in the crowd and Atticus, fearful for the children's safety, orders them to go home. Jem refuses. The situation is tense. Suddenly Scout spots a familiar face.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-15.mp3Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundationTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 14Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Hannah Flink | Prompted by uncharacteristic patterns in their father's predictable nighttime routines, the children decide to head into town to investigate his late-night excursion. From a distance, they spot Atticus sitting in an office chair propped against the jail door, reading. They watch as four cars slowly pull up.Narrator: Hannah Flink | Prompted by uncharacteristic patterns in their father's predictable nighttime routines, the children decide to head into town to investigate his late-night excursion. From a distance, they spot Atticus sitting in an office chair propped against the jail door, reading. They watch as four cars slowly pull up.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-14.mp3Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundationTo Kill A Mockingbird, Part 13Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Hannah Flink | Racial prejudice is swelling in Maycomb as the town folk focus on Tom Robinson's trial. Tom is moved from out of town to the Maycomb County Jail, and Sheriff Tate expresses his concern that some local citizens might stir up trouble for the new inmate.Narrator: Hannah Flink | Racial prejudice is swelling in Maycomb as the town folk focus on Tom Robinson's trial. Tom is moved from out of town to the Maycomb County Jail, and Sheriff Tate expresses his concern that some local citizens might stir up trouble for the new inmate.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-13.mp3Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 12Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Hannah Flink | Atticus' sister, Alexandra, is concerned that Scout and Jim need a female presence in their home and arrives to stay with the family. She feels that it is her duty to instill the sense of family pride and graciousness that she thinks Atticus is neglecting to encourage in Scout and Jem.Narrator: Hannah Flink | Atticus' sister, Alexandra, is concerned that Scout and Jim need a female presence in their home and arrives to stay with the family. She feels that it is her duty to instill the sense of family pride and graciousness that she thinks Atticus is neglecting to encourage in Scout and Jem.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-12.mp3Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 11Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Hannah Flink | Infuriated by Mrs. Dubose's mean spirited attacks on Atticus, Jem reacts by killing her prized flowers and pays an unexpected price for his actions. She demands that Jem read to her for a month and Atticus agrees with the punishment. In the end, Jem learns a great deal from the experience.Narrator: Hannah Flink | Infuriated by Mrs. Dubose's mean spirited attacks on Atticus, Jem reacts by killing her prized flowers and pays an unexpected price for his actions. She demands that Jem read to her for a month and Atticus agrees with the punishment. In the end, Jem learns a great deal from the experience.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-11.mp3Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 10Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Tim Beirne | Scout and Gem face the wrath of Mrs. Dubose, the neighborhood scold. It hits them particularly hard as the object of her criticism is now Atticus.Narrator: Tim Beirne | Scout and Gem face the wrath of Mrs. Dubose, the neighborhood scold. It hits them particularly hard as the object of her criticism is now Atticus.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-10.mp3Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 9Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Tim Beirne | Scout and Jem gained a new level of respect for their father when he shoots down Tim Johnson, a dog gone mad, with one shot. The children wonder why he has never boasted of his shooting skills, and Miss Maudie tells them "People in their right minds never take pride in their talents."Narrator: Tim Beirne | Scout and Jem gained a new level of respect for their father when he shoots down Tim Johnson, a dog gone mad, with one shot. The children wonder why he has never boasted of his shooting skills, and Miss Maudie tells them "People in their right minds never take pride in their talents."http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-9.mp3Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 8Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Robert Wagner | Jem and Scout are confused and affected by the sometimes mean-spirited criticisms that many Maycomb residents have offered up regarding Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson. Scout is quick to react to the negative comments while Jem's budding maturity keeps him calm; however, both children wonder why Atticus is so different from their friends' fathers. Tim Johnson is the neighborhood hound dog. One day Jem and Scout spot the dog acting very strangely in the street, and tell Calpurnia who flies into action, going door to door warning the neighbors and then summoning Atticus.Narrator: Robert Wagner | Jem and Scout are confused and affected by the sometimes mean-spirited criticisms that many Maycomb residents have offered up regarding Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson. Scout is quick to react to the negative comments while Jem's budding maturity keeps him calm; however, both children wonder why Atticus is so different from their friends' fathers. Tim Johnson is the neighborhood hound dog. One day Jem and Scout spot the dog acting very strangely in the street, and tell Calpurnia who flies into action, going door to door warning the neighbors and then summoning Atticus.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-8.mp3Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 7Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Robert Wagner | The citizens of Maycomb are faced with their individual convictions and fears regarding the upcoming trial of Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Scout and Jem often find themselves caught in the crossfire of Maybomb's racial prejudices. Narrator: Robert Wagner | The citizens of Maycomb are faced with their individual convictions and fears regarding the upcoming trial of Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Scout and Jem often find themselves caught in the crossfire of Maybomb's racial prejudices. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-7.mp3Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 6Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Robert Wagner | Jem knows he and Dill have gone too far with their Boo Radley adventures. Jem is coming to understand things he hasn't before, and both Scout and Jem are feeling the affects of their father's court case as he tries to defend Tom Robinson.Narrator: Robert Wagner | Jem knows he and Dill have gone too far with their Boo Radley adventures. Jem is coming to understand things he hasn't before, and both Scout and Jem are feeling the affects of their father's court case as he tries to defend Tom Robinson.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-6.mp3Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, robert wagnerTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 5Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Jill St. John | The school year has ended and the start of summer brings all good things including the return of Dill. Jem and Scout find treasures from no source know to them, tucked in the knothole of a tree at the edge of the Radley Place.Narrator: Jill St. John | The school year has ended and the start of summer brings all good things including the return of Dill. Jem and Scout find treasures from no source know to them, tucked in the knothole of a tree at the edge of the Radley Place.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-5.mp3Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, jill st. john, the big readTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 4Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Jill St. John | Mysterious Boo Radley lives on the same street as the children and Maycomb's legends surrounding Boo and his family stir the imaginations of Jem, Scout and Dill. Calpurnia, calls Boo Radley's father, "The meanest man God ever blew breath into."Narrator: Jill St. John | Mysterious Boo Radley lives on the same street as the children and Maycomb's legends surrounding Boo and his family stir the imaginations of Jem, Scout and Dill. Calpurnia, calls Boo Radley's father, "The meanest man God ever blew breath into."http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-4.mp3Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, jill st. johnTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 3Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Jill St. John | Scout and Jem, having lost their mother, are raised by their father, Atticus, and Calpurnia, the family's matronly cook. Seven-year-old Dill comes to visit his aunt next door, and the three children become immediate friends united in their fascination with Boo Radley.Narrator: Jill St. John | Scout and Jem, having lost their mother, are raised by their father, Atticus, and Calpurnia, the family's matronly cook. Seven-year-old Dill comes to visit his aunt next door, and the three children become immediate friends united in their fascination with Boo Radley.http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-3.mp3Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation, jill st. johnTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 2Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Jill St. John | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee takes place in the 1930s in a small southern town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrator, Scout Finch, recollects the story of her childhood and the events that began when she was six. Narrator: Jill St. John | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee takes place in the 1930s in a small southern town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrator, Scout Finch, recollects the story of her childhood and the events that began when she was six. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-2.mp3Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, big read, nea, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, aspen writers foundation, jill st. johnTo Kill A Mockingbird: Part 1Aspen Public RadioThe Big Read on Aspen Public RadioNarrator: Jill St. John | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee takes place in the 1930s in a small southern town of Maycomb, Alabama. Narrator: Jill St. John | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee takes place in the 1930s in a small southern town of Maycomb, Alabama. http://www.aspenradio.org/podcasts/read/Mockingbird-1.mp3Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -040000:05:00aspen public radio, kajx, npr, to kill a mockingbird, harper lee, big read, nea, aspen writers foundation