U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces 1st Annual U.P. Notable Books List
According to Mikel Classen (Sault Ste. Marie), UPPAA Publications Chair, this Notable Books List is in response to the lack in some Michigan literary circles of representation of U.P. writers . Classen said, “Traditionally, recognition of Michigan books has been dominated by the university presses downstate and we would like to take this opportunity to highlight literature that focuses closer to home for us.”
http://www.upnotable.com/2020/04/02/announcing-1st-annual-u-p-notable-books-list/
There will be a virtual book club covering several books from the UP Notable Books List that are by UP authors or that are written about the UP. Eight of the authors from the Notable Books List have agreed to do a Zoom talk with readers about their book. This web link will tell you how to join the club which started earlier in January and will continue through August. Order and buy the books through Canterbury Book Store, or check them out from your local library. Then meet with the author and other readers monthly to discuss the book. The schedule is shown below. Please note that ALL events start at 6:00PM Central Time
The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne Tuesday, 19 January 2021 **already past**
Three Fires Unity: The Anishnaabeg of Lake Huron Borderlands by Phil Bellfy Thursday, 11 February 2021 Out by John Smolens Thursday, 11 March 2021
Cady and the Bear Necklace by Ann Dallman Thursday, 08 April 2021
Murder on Sugar Island (Getting to Know Jack Book 2) by Michael Carrier Thursday, 13 May 2021
Camera Hunter: George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography by James H. McCommons Thursday, 10 June 2021
Lake Superior Tales: Stories of Humor and Adventure by Mikel B. Classen Thursday, 08 July 2021
Go Find! My Journey to Find the Lost—and Myself by Susan Purvis Thursday, 12 August 2021