Join us for the YA Author Panel at the Portage Lake District Library
Announcing the U.P. Notable Book Club 2025!
The Bards of Northern Michigan: Live Poetry Reading Event – April 22, 2025
2025 U.P. Notable Books List honors the year’s best U.P. authors and their books

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

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

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…
8th Annual Dandelion Cottage Story Contest Now Open for Teachers to Submit Student Stories

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…
Catch up on the news in the UPPAA Fall 2024 Newsletter
S5: E7 A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula By Peter Wurdock

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…
Meet UPPAA author Pat Winton on Sunday Oct 13
The Great Seney Fire: A Historical Account of the Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976

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…
Understanding Native American Heritage Through Storytelling

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…
Upper Peninsula Authors book signing during Copper Harbor’s Art in the Park

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: …
Aug. 27: Angie Jackson Shares Recipes from her Book: Drink the Wild

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 in Benzonia

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…
Your UPPAA Summer 2024 Newsletter is here!
UP Literary Hall of Fame to Induct Three New Authors

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…
Author Bonnie Jo Campbell on UP Tour

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,…
UP Notable Books Club Aug. 8: “Who Am I?” – Native Americans children’s book by Julie Buchholtz

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…