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Michigan Center for the Book

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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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Michigan Booklists
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Michigan Authors and Illustrators Database
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Michigan Literary Landmarks
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Michigan Author Award
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Michigan Notable Books
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Great Reads from Great Places 2024 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.

2024 Library of Michigan For Libraries Michigan Center for the Book Great Reads from Great Places Dilla Time Cover

Adult Selection - Dilla Time : The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm by Dan Charnas

Equal parts musicology, biography, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the invention of a new kind of beat by the most underappreciated musical genius of our time, Detroit’s own J Dilla.
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Youth Selection - Shapes, Lines, and Light : My Grandfather's American Journey by Katie Yamasaki

This striking picture book, told through the art and words of his granddaughter, celebrates the life of acclaimed Japanese-American architect Minoru Yamasaki. Despite the anti-Asian racism in post-World War II America, Yamasaki left his mark on Michigan and the world.
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Press Release Link

Read the Library of Congress Centers for the Book Choose ‘Great Reads’ Titles for Each State, Territory for 2024 National Book Festival press release to see all the 2024 "Great Reads' titles selected by the 56 affiliated Centers for the Book of the Library of Congress.
Press Release Link

The Library of Congress Center for the Book

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The Library of Congress Center for the Book
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Great Reads from Great Places
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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
Michigan Center for the Book Roles

Additional Resources

Updated: 8/22/2022