The Michigan Notable Book program is sponsored in part by the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Center for the Book, and Michigan Humanities.įor more information or questions about the Michigan Notable Book program, contact the Library of Michigan at 51, visit, or email Michigan Notable BooksĪs Long as I Know You: The Mom Book by Anne-Marie Oomen - University of Georgia Pressįollow Anne-Marie Oomen’s journey to finally knowing her mother as well as the heartbreaking loss of her mother’s immense capacities. Many also engage in the Authors Conversations video series, where viewers can explore the backgrounds of the authors, as well as uncover the creative processes of the authors and hear readings from book selections. Participating authors will travel to libraries across the state on the Michigan Notable Book authors tour and will share their experiences and engage with local communities. The 2023 MNB books and authors will be honored at the annual Night for Notables reception on Saturday, Apat the Library of Michigan, with two-time Michigan Notable Book recipient Karen Dionne presenting as the keynote speaker. This year’s MNB selection committee includes representatives from the Library of Michigan Detroit Public Library Clinton-Macomb District Library Capital Area District Libraries University of Michigan Library Lansing City Pulse newspaper Michigan Department of Education Michigan Center for the Book Michigan Humanities and Wayne State University.
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Books should be mirrors that reflect our own lives, as well as windows for us to see others.”
People, especially children, need to experience through reading the lives and contributions of people like themselves in addition to others about whom they are not familiar. Michael Rice said: “The diversity of these books reflects much of the diversity of our state. “Everyone will find something of interest that speaks to their lives or experiences in our great state.”
“The MNB selections clearly demonstrate the diverse tapestry of subject matter that Michigan offers to inspire writers,” said State Librarian Randy Riley. MNB began as part of the 1991 Michigan Week celebration, designed to pay tribute and draw attention to the many people, places, and things that identify Michigan life as unique and vibrant. Selections include a variety of genres, both fiction and nonfiction, that appeal to many audiences and explore topics and issues close to the hearts of Michigan residents. The Library of Michigan announced the titles of the 20 books on the 2023 Michigan Notable Book list that celebrate the entire Great Lakes basin from the far reaches of the Upper Peninsula to stories about Detroit, and all along the shores of Lake Michigan.Įach year the Michigan Notable Book (MNB) list features 20 books, published during the previous calendar year, which are about or set in Michigan, or written by a Michigan author. Stories this year explore the beautiful historic architecture throughout Michigan’s towns and cities celebrate the rich, vibrant Arab American communities in Detroit and Dearborn examine the universal struggles found within self-identity and family commemorate the fascinating careers of influential Michigan musicians and more. LANSING – The rich stories and culture of our state continue to be shared with this year’s list of Michigan Notable Books, the Library of Michigan shared today.
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