February – May 2026
BITE INTO BOOKS
Join eight public library systems across Cuyahoga County to read, gather, and share stories about food and community this spring.
READ
Explore our NEA Big Read selection Bite by Bite, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s book about 40 foods that have shaped her story. Then meet Aimee this April!
GATHER
Enjoy 100+ free programs like book discussions, cooking workshops, open mic nights and other activities for all ages and appetites!
SHARE
Join the conversation by sharing a sour, spicy, or sweet food memory for our community story project!
Meet the Author
Wednesday, April 29
Guided Tasting with Aimee Nezhukumatathil
6:00 – 7:15pm | CPL Main Branch
Enjoy a unique tasting experience with award-winning author Aimee Nezhukumatathil. As you sample flavors, Aimee will guide you in a writing prompt to spark creativity and reflection. Together, we’ll explore how food and language can inspire new ways of seeing and storytelling.
Thursday, April 30
Conversation with Aimee Nezhukumatathil
11:30am – 1:00pm | City Club of Cleveland
Join us at the City Club for The Power of Food, Memory, and the Joy of Being Present: A Conversation with Author & Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil. The forum will be available in person and via livestream, and will be recorded and shared on the City Club website.
"Home is not just a place, it's people. It's a scent. It's what you can grow in a garden and what you can grow in your community."
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Find a Book Discussion
Join fellow readers to discuss Bite by Bite in anticipation of Aimee’s visit!
Bite by Bite‘s lyrical food essays invite us to share our own food memories and explore the histories that live in our kitchens and at our tables. Come hungry for good conversation and connection!