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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read partner event featuring Curtis Chin: Battle Creek
DESCRIPTION:Kellogg Community College will host award-winning author Curtis Chin as part of a free Great Michigan Read author visit on campus on April 9. \nChin’s memoir\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant\, chronicles his experiences growing up as a gay Chinese American kid in 1980s Detroit\, coming out in his working-class immigrant community and being a first-generation college student at the University of Michigan. \nThe KCC event\, which is free and open to the public\, will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday\, April 9\, at the Binda Performing Arts Center\, on campus at 450 North Ave. in Battle Creek. \nChin’s book is this year’s selection for the Great Michigan Read\, the signature program of Michigan Humanities that brings communities across the state together to read a single Michigan-centered book. \nKCC Director of Library Services Jenn Washburn said KCC is Chin’s first stop on his Great Michigan Read tour across the state this spring. Several copies of the book are available for checkout at KCC’s Morris Library\, as well as from area public libraries. \nCommunity members who’d like to check out the book and who reside in the College’s service area in Barry\, Branch or Calhoun County can register for a free community borrower’s card at the library’s checkout desk. For more information\, contact the library at 269-965-4122. \nThis program is made possible in part by a grant from Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-partner-event-featuring-curtis-chin-battle-creek/
LOCATION:Binda Performing Arts Center\, 450 North Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read partner event featuring Curtis Chin: Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Curtis Chin\, award-winning author and social justice documentary filmmaker\, as he discusses Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant\, his memoir that is drawing all of Michigan together as the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read. This event will be moderated by Meena Ariagno\, Host of Eavesdrop With Meena®️ Podcast\, WMAAA Conversation Partner. A book signing with the author will take place after the event. \nThis event is made possible in part by a grant from Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This program is also brought to the library in partnership with the West Michigan Asian American Association. For more information on the Great Michigan Read\, visit michiganhumanities.org.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-partner-event-featuring-curtis-chin-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Kent District Library – Kentwood Branch\, 4950 Breton Rd SE\, Kentwood\, Michigan\, 49508
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T150000
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: Lansing
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts\, the Capital City Film Festival\, Capital Area District Libraries\, and Michigan State University Libraries in Lansing on April 12 for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. Registration is recommended\, please register here. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-lansing/
LOCATION:Riverwalk Theatre\, 228 Museum Dr\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Michigan Read Statewide Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260413T200000
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: Muskegon
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts Muskegon Area District Library and Muskegon Community College in Muskegon on April 13 for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. Registration is required\, please register here. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-muskegon/
LOCATION:The Corner\, 280 West Muskegon Avenue\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Michigan Read Statewide Events
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read partner event featuring Curtis Chin: Alma
DESCRIPTION:Join Ballyhoo Books on April 14 as they host Curtis Chin\, author of the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read title Everything I Learned\, I Learned In a Chinese Restaurant.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-partner-event-featuring-curtis-chin-alma/
LOCATION:Ballyhoo Books\, 111 W Superior St\, Alma\, MI\, 48801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read partner event featuring Curtis Chin: University Center
DESCRIPTION:Curtis Chin\, award-winning author\, producer and activist\, will visit Delta College\, Wednesday\, April 15 at noon on the main campus for a reading and discussion of his memoir\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. \nThe Delta College Humanities Learning Center (HLC) and President’s Speaker Series committee partnered to bring this Great Michigan Read to our community. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-partner-event-featuring-curtis-chin-university-center/
LOCATION:Delta College Main Campus\, Lecture Theater\, 1961 Delta Rd\, University Center\, MI\, 48710\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: Flint
DESCRIPTION:Join co-host Gloria Coles Flint Public Library on April 15 for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-flint/
LOCATION:Gloria Coles Flint Public Library\, C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room\, 1026 E Kearsley St\, Flint\, MI\, 48503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Michigan Read Statewide Events
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: Port Huron
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts\, St. Clair County Library System\, Blue Water Allies\, and St. Clair County Community College on April 16 for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. Registration is required\, please register here. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-port-huron/
LOCATION:Don Dodge Auditorium\, 200 Grand River Ave\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Michigan Read Statewide Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read partner event featuring Curtis Chin: Morenci
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stair District Library for an author visit with the 2025–26 Great Michigan Read author\, Curtis Chin\, on April 18th at 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-partner-event-featuring-curtis-chin-morenci/
LOCATION:Stair District Library\, 228 W Main St\, Morenci\, MI\, 49256\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read partner event featuring Curtis Chin: Ann Arbor
DESCRIPTION:Chin will be joined in conversation by University of Michigan Professors Nadine Hubbs and William A. Calvo-Quirós exploring themes of immigration\, identity\, community and the experience of growing up queer in 1980’s American and outside its borders. Together\, they will reflect on how a place of upbringing becomes the setting for an unlikely origin story: In Chin’s case a Chinese restaurant becomes the setting for how a closeted Chinese boy raised on republican politics transforms into a searingly honest Gay writer and activist for social and political activism in both the LGBTQ+ and AAPI communities. This event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Please register here. \nThe event is moderator by CLUSTER co-founder Chien-An Yuan. \nThis event is made possible in part by a grant from Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-partner-event-featuring-curtis-chin-ann-arbor/
LOCATION:Cluster Museum\, 307 N Main St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: Charlevoix
DESCRIPTION:Join the Charlevoix Public Library on May 11 at 6 p.m. for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-charlevoix/
LOCATION:Charlevoix Public Library\, 220 Clinton St\, Charlevoix\, Michigan\, 49720
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: Sault Ste. Marie
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bayliss Public Library on May 12 at 6 p.m. for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-sault-ste-marie/
LOCATION:Bayliss Public Library\, 541 Library Drive\, Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan\, 49783
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: Marquette
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peter White Public Library on May 13 at 5:30 p.m. for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an opening reception featuring light cuisine from the Rice Paddy. At 6:30 p.m.\, former WLUC TV 6 personality Elizabeth Peterson sits down for a moderated conversation with Curtis Chin. Books will be available for sale from Snowbound Books. This is a ticketed event. Space is limited to 65 attendees. No admission charge. Pick up tickets at the PWPL Circulation Desk starting Friday\, March 27\, 2026. For more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.  \nThis event is part of Michigan Humanities’ By the People program series called Let’s Dish: Sharing Culture\, Stories & Connection. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-marquette/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Partner Event: St. Ignace
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Ignace Public Library on May 14 at 6 p.m. for a free partner event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.  \nThis event is made possible in part by a Great Michigan Read Action Grant from Michigan Humanities.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-partner-event-st-ignace/
LOCATION:St. Ignace Public Library\, 110 W Spruce St\, St. Ignace\, Michigan\, 49781
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: West Branch
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts Ogemaw District Library and West Branch District Library on May 15\, 7 p.m.\, at the China Inn Restaurant for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. Registration is required. Please register here. \nThis event is part of Michigan Humanities’ By the People program series called Let’s Dish: Sharing Culture\, Stories & Connection. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-west-branch/
LOCATION:China Inn Restaurant\, 601 W Houghton Ave\, West Branch\, Michigan\, 48661
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