2010 Michigan Notable Books Program
$15000.00 awarded on 11-15-2009
Major Grants
The project will engage 35 libraries across the state and will consists of a juried selection of 20 fiction and nonfiction titles published in 2009. Titles must be set in Michigan or the Great lakes or written by a Michigan author. Proposal covers the statewide tour of libraries by some of the Notable authors. Consideration is given to libraries that have not previously participated in the program. The tour engages authors/scholars in discussions and readings in communities throughout Michigan. The inaugural event is a special public affair entitled "A Night for Notables." Attendees have the opportunity to listen to the authors, speak with them in person and obtain personal book signings.
- Website:
- http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan
- Sponsor:
- Library of Michigan, Lansing
- Collaborators:
- N/A
- Contact:
- Randy Riley, 517-373-5860
rileyr1@michigan.gov
Grant events
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Michigan Notable Books: Travelin' Man
April 1, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Tom Weschler will discuss his book, "Travelin' Man" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings acros the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Michigan's Columbus
April 6, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Steve Lehto will discuss his book, "Michigan's Columbus" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Roses and Revolutions
April 13, 2010, 6:00 pm
Author Melba Joyce Boyd will discuss her book, "Roses and Revolutions" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Pandora's Locks
April 13, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Jeff Alexander will discuss his book, "Pandora's Locks" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Up the Rouge!
April 14, 2010, 7:30 pm
Author Joel Thurtell will discuss his book, "Up the Rouge!" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Up the Rouge! (Copy)
April 14, 2010, 7:30 pm
Author Melba Joel Thurtell will discuss his book, "Up the Rouge!" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15...
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Michigan Notable Books: Roses and Revolutions
April 15, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Melba Joyce Boyd will discuss her book, "Roses and Revolutions" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Annie's Ghosts
April 16, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Steve Luxenberg will discuss his book, "Annie's Ghosts" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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A Night for Notables
April 17, 2010, 5:00 pm
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.
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Michigan Notable Books: Season of Water and Ice
April 22, 2010, 5:30 pm
Author Donald Lystra will discuss his book, "Season of Water and Ice" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by...
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Michigan Notable Books: The Art Student's War
April 23, 2010, 6:00 pm
Author Brad Leithauser will discuss his book, "The Art Student's War" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by...
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Michigan Notable Books: The Art Student's War
April 24, 2010, 1:30 pm
Author Brad Leithauser will discuss his book, "The Art Student's War" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by...
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Michigan Notable Books: Michigan's Columbus
April 27, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Steve Lehto will discuss his book, "Michigan's Columbus" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Michigan's Columbus
April 28, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Steve Lehto will discuss his book, "Michigan's Columbus" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Orlando M. Poe
April 28, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Paul Taylor will discuss his book, "Orlando M. Poe" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit
April 29, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Michael Zadoorian will discuss his book, "The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across...
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Michigan Notable Books: Pandora's Locks
April 29, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Jeff Alexander will discuss his book, "Pandora's Locks" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Roses and Revolutions
May 1, 2010, 2:00 pm
Author Melba Joyce Boyd will discuss her book, "Roses and Revolutions as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by...
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Michigan Notable Books: Seasons of Water & Ice
May 5, 2010, 1:30 pm
Author Donald Lystra will discuss his book, "Seasons of Water and Ice" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Seasons of Water & Ice
May 5, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Donald Lystra will discuss his book, "Seasons of Water and Ice" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Travelin' Man
May 6, 2010, 6:30 pm
Authors Tom Weschler and Gary Graff will discuss their book, "Travelin' Man" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the...
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Michigan Notable Books: Isadore's Secret
May 6, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Mardi Link will discuss the book, "Isadore's Secret" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Our People, Our Journey
May 12, 2010, 12:00 pm
Author James M. McClurken will discuss his book, "Our People, Our Journey" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Our People, Our Journey
May 12, 2010, 5:00 pm
Author James M. McClurken will discuss his book, "Our People, Our Journey" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Annie's Ghosts
May 12, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Steve Luxenberg will discuss his book, "Annie's Ghosts" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Up the Rouge
May 12, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Joel Thurtell will discuss his book, "Up the Rouge!" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Our People, Our Journey
May 13, 2010, 12:00 pm
Author James M. McClurken will discuss his book, "Our People, Our Journey" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Our People, Our Journey
May 13, 2010, 5:00 pm
Author James M. McClurken will discuss his book, "Our People, Our Journey" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state...
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Michigan Notable Books: Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit
May 13, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Michael Zadoorian will discuss his book, "The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across...
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Michigan Notable Books: Bath Massacre
May 14, 2010, 2:00 pm
Author Arnie Bernstein will discuss his book, "The Bath Massacre" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15...
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Michigan Notable Books: Bath Massacre
May 14, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Arnie Bernstein will discuss his book, "The Bath Massacre" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15...
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Michigan Notable Books: Bath Massacre
May 15, 2010, 3:00 pm
Author Arnie Bernstein will discuss his book, "The Bath Massacre" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15...
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Michigan Notable Books: Pandora's Locks
May 18, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Jeff Alexander will discuss the book, "Pandora's Locks" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Isadore's Secret
May 18, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Mardi Link will discuss the book, "Isadore's Secret" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Nothing But A Smile
May 18, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Steve Amick will discuss his book, "Nothing But a Smile" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Annie's Ghosts
May 19, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Steve Luxenberg will discuss his book, "Annie's Ghosts" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Orlando M. Poe
May 19, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Paul Taylor will discuss the book, "Orlando M. Poe" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Nothing But A Smile
May 19, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Steve Amick will discuss his book, "Nothing But a Smile" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Pandora's Locks
May 19, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Jeff Alexander will discuss his book, "Pandora's Locks" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Annie's Ghosts
May 20, 2010, 6:30 pm
Author Steve Luxenberg will discuss his book, "Annie's Ghosts" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: Orlando M. Poe
May 20, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Paul Taylor will discuss the book, "Orlando M. Poe" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of this...
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Michigan Notable Books: Nothing But A Smile
May 20, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Steve Amick will discuss his book, "Nothing But a Smile" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by 15 of...
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Michigan Notable Books: American Salvage
May 25, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Bonnie Jo Campbell will discuss the book, "American Salvage" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by...
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Michigan Notable Books: American Salvage
May 26, 2010, 7:00 pm
Author Bonnie Jo Campbell will discuss the book, "American Salvage" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the state by...
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Michigan Notable Books: Travelin' Man
May 27, 2010, 7:00 pm
Authors Tom Weschler and Gary Graff will discuss their book, "Travelin' Man" as part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour. This event is one of 45 free presentations and book signings across the...
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