March 29, 2010
LANSING -- The Library of Michigan will launch in April the 2010 Michigan Notable Books author tour across the state, featuring nearly 45 free presentations and book signings by 15 of the year's Notable Books authors.
"We're thrilled to offer tour stops in more than 40 Michigan communities, from one end of the state to the other, so people throughout Michigan may enjoy hearing from these remarkable authors who have shared with all of us their captivating stories of life in Michigan," said state Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan.
From April 1 to May 27, the Michigan Notable Books tour will stop at libraries in Allendale, Alpena, Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Berrien Springs, Big Rapids, Carson City, Central Lake, Cheboygan, Colon, Comstock, Davisburg, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Dewitt, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Grayling, Hazel Park, Houghton Lake, Howard City, Iron Mountain, Lansing, Lapeer, Leland, Manistee, Manistique, Marquette, Midland, Monroe, Morenci, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Orchard Lake, Otsego, Owosso, Royal Oak, Sault Ste. Marie, Spring Lake, Three Rivers, Traverse City, and West Branch.
"The 2010 Michigan Notable Books reach children and adults with selections including picture books, novels, memoir, poetry, historical accounts and cultural observations," said State Librarian Nancy Robertson. "This tour is a chance to celebrate both these authors and the spirit of Michigan they honor with their books."
For the schedule of author visits, including locations and dates, and the list of 2010 Michigan Notable Books, please go to www.michigan.gov/notablebooks <http://www.michigan.gov/notablebooks> . Click on the "Michigan Notable Author Tour-Statewide Calendar" link on the left side of the webpage.
The Michigan Notable Books list is the Library of Michigan's annual selection of books that reflect the state's rich cultural heritage by highlighting Michigan people, places and events. Each year's list features 20 books published the previous calendar year that are about, or set in, Michigan or the Great Lakes region or are written by a native or resident of Michigan. Selections include nonfiction and fiction and typically have a wide appeal to the audience, covering a range of topics and issues close to the hearts of Michigan residents.
The annual "Night for Notables" event will be held on Saturday, April 17 at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. The evening will celebrate the 2010 Michigan Notable Books and their authors.
Michigan's 2009 National Book Award Finalists and 2010 Michigan Notable Books authors Bonnie Jo Campbell and David Small will be the keynote speakers. The Library of Michigan's and Library of Michigan Foundation's evening event will included a reception and book signings with 16 of this year's "notable" authors.
Taking place from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., the "Night for Notable" event is open to the public. Tickets are $25. The evening's proceeds will be used to support the promotion of the Michigan Notable Books program. To reserve a spot and get more details, call (517) 373-4692. The Library of Michigan is located at 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in downtown Lansing.
The 2010 Michigan Notable Books programming and author tour are sponsored by the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, the Michigan Humanities Council, Cooley Law School, ProQuest, Auto Owners Insurance, Michigan Center for the Book and NA Publishing Inc. Media partners for this project are WKAR, Queue Advertising, Gennara Photography and the City Pulse.
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