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Mary Hook Library News The Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) announces the 4th Annual U.P. Notable Books List this week. UPPAA Notable Books chairman Mikel Classen (Sault Ste. Marie) initiated the effort in 2019 as a response to the lack of representation of U.P. writers in other Michigan state literary circles. Classen said,
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Local U.P. authors to read this summer The Sault News If you are looking for a good local book to read this year, a local bookstore owner has a list of recommended reads. “There are a number of local authors whose books we sell at the store,” said Kelli Townsend, one of the two owners of Island Books & Crafts. “We have a section devoted to local authors and other Michigan related books. They cover a number of genres: fiction, mystery, history, young adult, tweens, travel guides, poetry, etc.” The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. This 496-page book was released in March a...
cbleck@miningjournal.net This is local author Tyler Tichelaar with his book, “Kawbawgam: The Chief, The Legend, the Man.” The book has been chosen as a U.P. Notable Book. (Photo courtesy of Snowbound Books) MARQUETTE — Local book lovers: Make note of this. The Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association has announced the Second Annual U.P. Notable Books List. UPPAA Publications Chairman Mikel Classen of Sault Ste. Marie initiated the list as a response to the lack of representation of U.P. writers in other Michigan state literary circles. “Traditionally, recognition of Michigan ...
cbleck@miningjournal.net Sault Ste. Marie-based author Mikel Classen is one of the driving forces behind the U.P. Notable Books List. The list features books by Upper Peninsula-based writers or books about the U.P. (Photo courtesy of Victor R. Volkman) MARQUETTE — People who want to have meaningful discussions about something other than national politics, COVID-19 or the economy might want to consider joining the U.P. Notable Books Book Club. The U.P. Publishers and Authors Association and the Crystal Falls District Library invite people to join the book club, which focuses on what its nam...