Phil Bellfy (Enrolled Member of the White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa) is a professor emeritus of American Indian studies at Michigan State University. He is also the author of Indians and Other Misnomers: A Cross-Reference Dictionary of the People, Persons, and Places of Native North America. You’ll be joined…
The U.P. Reader is proud to announce new audiobook editions of the U.P. Reader for 2021. Gwinn’s own Brandy Thomas will be narrating all five editions of the U.P. Reader for Audible.com, Apple iTunes, and Amazon audiobook platforms. These volumes are perfect for keeping you alert and on the road…
For Immediate Release… Contact: Victor Volkman (734) 417-4266 President@UPPAA.org www.UPPAA.org U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces 2nd Annual U.P. Notable Books List Books by U.P. authors and about the U.P. to be honored MARQUETTE, MI (January 25, 2021)— the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) announces the 2nd Annual…
“The Written Word” is the official newsletter of UPPAA. It contains notable news about the group and some of its members as well as upcoming opportunities. This is just one of many member benefits, including free admission to our Spring Conference where you can learn from other successful authors, illustrators…
Join the UP Notable Book Club – it’s free to everyone! UP Notable Book Club: Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls Community District Library has scheduled author events with these winners of the 1st UP Notable Book List. The first event is with Karen Dionne featuring the international bestseller…
The Marquette Arts and Culture Center is creating a directory of Marquette County artists and wants to include Marquette County authors since there will be no holiday craft shows this year due to the pandemic. The deadline to get your info to them is December 1. Follow the link here.
Tyler Tichelaar will be releasing his latest book, “Kawbawgam: The Chief, The Legend, the Man” this week. He will be giving a presentation about Kawbawgam on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom at the Marquette Regional History Center. To attend you must register and make a $5…
MARQUETTE — Upper Peninsula students in grades five through 12 who are interested in submitting to the Dandelion Cottage Student Short Story Contest, sponsored by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association, are invited to sign up for a free short story writing workshop. Space is limited to the first…
Carolyn Howard-Johnson: New Book or Old: Great Launch Techniques Are Dependable Career Boosters Inspiration for Procrastinators: My Never-Too-Late Story: In this confidence-building opening address, Carolyn Howard-Johnson shares her story and tons of tips learned from launching her own sixteen books in several genres, many of them multi award winners and…
Students in grades five through twelve who are interested in submitting to the Dandelion Cottage Student Short Story Contest sponsored by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) are invited to sign up for a free short story writing workshop. Hurry, space is limited to the first twenty students…
