The Bards of Northern Michigan: Live Poetry Reading Event at the Charlevoix Public Library The readings will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Community Room A+B Join us at the library for a celebration of spoken word. Our keynote and emcee is Diego Báez….
MARQUETTE, MI (January 2nd, 2025)— the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) announces the 6th 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…
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…
Meet yooper authors at the 6th annual AuthorPalooza in Crystal Falls Dec 14 from 9:00-noon at the Crystal Falls District Community Library. We have the following authors who will be attending this year, selling and autographing their books!: Anne Dallman, author of Cady and the Bear Necklace and Cady and…
The Dandelion Cottage Short Story Contest, organized by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA), is now open for teachers to submit short stories by students in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Now in its 8th iteration, the contest has no limit to the number of students that a…
Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and find a comfy chair. It’s time to catch up on all of the UPPAA news. Here are a few highlights of the Spring 2024 issue of The Written Word Participate in elections for 2025 – 2026 UPPAA Board term Report from…
Peter Wurdock, an author and photographer, shares his deep connection to the landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP) through his book, “<a href=”https://www.upbookreview.com/2024/05/22/a-nostalgic-lens-photographs-essays-from-michigans-upper-peninsula-by-peter-wurdock/”>A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula</a>.” His journey from Royal Oak, Michigan, to Newberry, where he now resides with his two adopted greyhounds, weaves…
Some of you may have seen the review of Pat Winton’s “Farmed Out in Ontonagon County” in the October 2024 issue of Marquette Monthly. Pat has become a UPPAA member recently and is just now doing his book launch downstate this Sunday. He is appearing along Paul Schubert and his…
In this comprehensive exploration of The Great Seney Fire, author Greg Lusk recounts the harrowing events surrounding the largest forest fire in Michigan since 1908. Drawing from his personal experiences as a fire management specialist, Lusk provides insights into the fire’s origins, its destructive path, and the collaborative efforts to…
In today’s world, storytelling remains a powerful medium to convey cultural heritage and personal identity. Julie Buchholz, a proud member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians, has crafted a narrative that resonates deeply with both Native American and broader audiences. Her book, “Who Am I?” captures the…
For Immediate Release: August 12, 2024 Upper Peninsula Authors book signing during Copper Harbor’s Art in the Park August 17th & 18th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Grandpa’s Barn – on the porch 340 Fourth Street Copper Harbor, MI 49918 (behind Copper Harbor’s one-room school) For More Information: …
Join Culinary Mixologist Angie Jackson as she shares recipes from her book, Drink the Wild: Recipes from a Kitchen Witch for the Spirited and Sober Soul. Sample zero-proof elixirs and learn how to make your own delicious and healthy drinks using botanicals. When: Tuesday, August 27, 5:30 p.m. Where: Escanaba…
POETRY POTPOURRI – An Evening of Poetry and Prose Join regional poets as they share with us inside the historic Benzonia Public Library! Monday, August 12th 6:00-7:00 PM Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave (US-31), Benzonia, MI 231-882-4111 * www.benzonialibrary.org Featuring the poetry of: Susan Griffiths (Lake Ann) Angela Haase…
Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and find a comfy chair. It’s time to catch up on all of the UPPAA news. Here are a few highlights of the Spring 2024 issue of The Written Word: Spring Conference Breaks All Prior Records! Open Mic Night — A New Spring…
On Thursday, July 18 at 5 pm, come to the Escanaba Public Library (400 Ludington Street Escanaba, MI) where guest presenters Ron Riekki, Sue Harrison, Bonnie Jo Campbell, U.P. Youth Poet Laureate of Iron County Christopher Johnson, and U.P. Poet Laureate of Keweenaw County Barbara Simila will induct three new…
Best-selling Michigan author Bonnie Jo Campbell is on a speaking tour of the U.P., including a talk on Wednesday, July 17, at the Escanaba Public Library. Here’s the upcoming schedule: Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 pm ET, Munising Public Library, 810 State Highway M-28, Munising, MI 49862 (Reading/signing) Wednesday, July 17,…
The UP Notable Books Club will feature author and educator Julie Buchholtz, a proud member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized tribe comprised of Ojibwe people. Youth Services Book Review says: “Who Am I? is an affirmational picture book, promoting pride in one’s heritage and…
WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel From the Fearless Standpoint Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for a transformative 3-day Writers Workshop, “Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint”. This immersive experience is designed to help you break through creative barriers and unlock your full potential as…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 23, 2024 CONTACT: Kristy Beyer, Program Director Hessel School House 906-484-1333 office 231-330-4389 cell director@hesselschoolhouse.net Writers Symposium at Hessel School House Inspires and Educates Local Literary Community (Hessel, MI) This past Saturday, June 22, the Hessel School House was abuzz with creativity and enthusiasm as…
ROD SADLER worked as a police officer in Mid-Michigan for thirty years, retiring in 2012. He began researching his first book after discovering the story of a brutal 1897 murder in Williamston, Michigan, a town where he had spent his childhood. His great-grandfather served as the sheriff at the time…
