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What is the Michigan Center for the Book?

The Michigan Center for the Book (MCFB) is a program of the Library of Michigan and the Michigan affiliate of the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress. Our mission is to promote an awareness of books, reading, literacy, authors and Michigan's rich literary heritage. The Center draws from the Library of Michigan and its affiliate institutions to encourage and produce local and statewide programs and resources that promote the culture of books. Affiliates join to invest in local and statewide library services. View more information about the Center in the "Michigan Center for the Book Organization" section below. Contact Mindy Babarskis at babarskism@michigan.gov or 517-335-1457 for more information.

Supporting the Michigan Center for the Book

Help support Michigan Center for the Book programs and services by donating to the Library of Michigan Foundation and designating the contribution to the Michigan Center for the Book. Find donation information at LibraryofMichiganFoundation.org.

Michigan Center for the Book Activities and Resources

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Great Reads from Great Places 2026 Michigan Selections

Every year, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. Books are selected by the local Center for the Book affiliate, with titles for both children and adults. Books may be written by authors from the state, take place in the state, or celebrate the state’s culture and heritage.

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Adult Selection - "The Lions Finally Roar: The Ford Family, the Detroit Lions, and the Road to Redemption in the NFL" by Bill Morris

In 1963, William Clay Ford purchased the Detroit Lions for $6 million, marking the start of a tumultuous era of mediocrity for the team. Despite a legacy of legendary players like Bobby Layne, Joe Schmidt, Calvin Johnson, and the iconic Barry Sanders, the Lions struggled with poor management and missed opportunities for decades. However, under the leadership of Bill Ford’s daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp, and key hires like GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell, the team has finally found success, signaling a hopeful new chapter in both their history and Detroit’s transformation.
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Youth Selection - "The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry" by Anna Rose Johnson

After losing her father at sea, spirited French-Ojibwe orphan Lucy is sent to live with the Martins, a large Anishinaabe family living on a lighthouse in the middle of stormy Lake Superior, where she hopes to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking.
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National Center for the Book

Explore the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress.
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Past Great Reads from Great Places Michigan Selections

Explore the past Michigan Selections that were honored as part of the Great Reads from Great Places program.
Explore Past Michigan Great Reads from Great Places Selections

The Library of Congress Center for the Book

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Michigan Center for the Book Organization

The Michigan Center for the Book is a program of the Library of Michigan and its affiliates. Each sponsor the Michigan Center for the Book. The Center was formally chartered in 1986 as the Michigan affiliate of the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress. Centers for the Book have been established in most states. The Michigan Center draws from the resources of the Library of Michigan and its affiliates and works cooperatively with many organizations to stimulate an interest in the book through programs and other activities.

The Library of Michigan provides administrative support for the Center. Affiliates provide programming ideas and support for the Center. Affiliates may be any state organization that is supportive of the goals of the Center for the Book. There are currently 18 affiliates. Affiliates are:

Adrian Public Library
Allendale Township Library
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
*Brighton District Library
*Canton Public Library
Cromaine District Library
Darcy Library of Beulah
Fremont Area District Library
*Grand Rapids Public Library
Hackley Public Library
*Howell Carnegie District Library
*Plymouth District Library
Presque Isle District Library
Salem-South Lyon District Library
Sandusky District Library
Shiawassee District Library
*Southfield Public Library
Troy Public Library

*Charter members

Center Documents

Michigan Center for the Book Application
Michigan Center for the Book Bylaws
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Additional Resources

Updated: 8/22/2022