Spring Conference Registration is Open!

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Peter White Public Library

Peter White Public Library

Mark your calendars for the 2025 UPPAA Spring Conference and simultaneous Young Writers Storytelling Workshop at the Peter White Public Library in downtown Marquette, Michigan.  If you’ve never been to our Spring Conference, you’re in for a treat of not only smart, experienced, and helpful speakers but a one-of-a-kind fellowship and networking with your fellow yooper writers!

The conference registration is currently open ONLY FOR MEMBERS.  To join or renew membership please click here.

We have some dynamite speakers lined up, please click here for the complete schedule and breakout session details.

Last but not least, we sure hope you can join us again for Friday Night Networking + Open Mic night.  Our first-ever Friday night event got rave reviews last year.


 

 

 

 

Michigan Indian Boarding School Survivors Speak Out: A Deep Dive into Their Stories and Legacy

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UPPAA Promotional graphic for "U.P. Notable Book Club Presents," featuring Sharon Brunner, author of "Michigan Indian Boarding School Survivors Speak Out," with her portrait, on a background of northern lights and silhouettes of trees.

In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the powerful narratives shared by survivors of Michigan’s Indian boarding schools, as brought to light by Sharon M. Brunner, a dedicated member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and an experienced educator and advocate. Sharon’s work, particularly her book Michigan…

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S2: E3 – Animals Out There W-I-L-D”: A Bestiary in English and ASL Gloss

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UPPAA Promotional image for U.P. Notable Book Club featuring Raymond Luczak, author of "Animals out-There W-i-l-d." Includes his photo and text indicating it is Season 6, Episode 3. Background displays the Northern Lights over a forest silhouette.

Welcome to an insightful journey into the world of “Animals Out There W-I-L-D,” a remarkable work by Raymond Luczak that combines the beauty of nature with the richness of American Sign Language (ASL). This exploration not only highlights the diverse wildlife of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula but also delves into the…

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S6: E2 – Lumberjack: Inside an Era in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan / William S. Crowe

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UPPAA Text reading "U.P. Notable Book Club Presents William S. Crowe’s Lumberjack: Inside an Era in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Season 6, Episode 2." Background shows a northern lights scene with silhouetted trees and a vintage photo of a man in a suit.

Join us as we delve into the rich history of the lumberjack era in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, brought to life through the words of William S. Crowe. Ann McGlothlin Weller, the granddaughter of Crowe, shares insights into her grandfather’s experiences and the community that shaped his life and work. Introduction…

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2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium Set for June 21, 2025

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CONTACT: Kristy Beyer, Program Director Hessel School House 906-484-1333 office 231-330-4389 cell director@hesselschoolhouse.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium Set for June 21, 2025 HESSEL, MI – Writers, authors, and literary enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium is set to take place…

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U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces 8th Annual Dandelion Cottage Award Winners

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UPPAA A collage of four young women each with text indicating their names and awards. Addison Hoffstrom is 1st Place Sr. Division, Grace Dee is 2nd Place Sr. Division, Kya Gleason is 1st Place Jr. Division, and Gwen Skoog is 2nd Place Jr. Division.

Celebrating the Best Fiction by U.P. Student Writers MARQUETTE, MI (Feb 28th, 2025)— The Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) is extremely pleased to announce the 8th annual Dandelion Cottage Award winners. The award recognizes U.P. student short story writers for excellence in grades 5 – 12. The Dandelion…

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S6: E1 – Ellie and the Midwest Goodbye with Nikki Mitchell

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  Join us as we dive into the enchanting world of Nikki Mitchell’s book, ‘Ellie and the Midwest Goodbye.’ This delightful children’s story captures the essence of heartfelt goodbyes in a uniquely Midwestern way, while also reflecting on the author’s personal experiences and inspirations behind the narrative. Welcome to the…

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S5: E9 Death’s Door: The Truth Behind Michigan’s Largest Mass Murder with Steve Lehto

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UPPAA Promotional image for U.P. Notable Book Club, Season 5, Episode 9, featuring Steve Lehto, author of "Death's Door". The background shows a silhouette of trees against a colorful aurora borealis sky.

In this detailed exploration of the Italian Hall disaster, we uncover the tragic events of Christmas Eve 1913, a pivotal moment in Michigan’s history that profoundly affected the  Finnish communities. Steve Lehto’s insights into this mass murder not only shed light on the historical significance of the event but also…

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