Great Michigan Read
Michigan Humanities’ Great Michigan Read creates a statewide discussion around a Michigan themed book. Through partnerships with libraries, schools, book clubs, and a wide range of other non-profit organizations, the Great Michigan Read facilitates statewide reading and programs to bridge communities around a common conversation.
Contact
If you have questions or would like to discuss a potential partnership, please contact Katie Wittenauer at kwittenauer@mihumanities.org.
Apply to be a Partner
Schools, libraries, independent book clubs, colleges, universities, arts and cultural institutions, and a range of other non-profits and organizations are invited to become Great Michigan Read partners. Registration for the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read will open in spring 2025.
Registering as a Great Michigan Read partner can be completed using these steps:
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- Login or create a new user account on the Michigan Humanities grant and program portal, located here.
- Visit the Great Michigan Read Partner Registration Form, and fill out the required details.
- You will receive an automated “registration received” email after you have submitted the form.
New partners are encouraged to register to receive reader’s guides, teacher’s guides, and promotional materials.
Funding for Partners
Great Michigan Read Action Grants of up to $750 are available to support Great Michigan Read programming and are awarded to registered Great Michigan Read partners. Grant applications for the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read will open in spring 2025.
These grants are non-matching and can be used for the following purposes:
- Materials: The purchase/rental of supplementary resources that complement the Great Michigan Read title, including books, films, traveling exhibits, and other educational opportunities.
- Guest speakers and venue rental: Honoraria and/or travel expenses for guest speakers, performers, and/or workshop leaders for Great Michigan Read events, discussions, and lectures.
- Food, transportation, and promotional expenses: Expenses in these categories may be included, but should not be the primary emphasis of your Great Michigan Read Action Grant application.
Great Michigan Read Sponsors
The Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including:
