For Immediate Release…
Contact: Evelyn Gathu
Chair, Notable Books Committee
Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)
notable@uppaa.org
phone (906) 875-334
www.UPPAA.org
[Marquette, MI] — The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) is now accepting submissions for the Upper Peninsula Notable Books List, recognizing outstanding books that capture the spirit, history, or people of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The U.P. Notable Books List is a signature initiative of UPPAA, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting writers across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The list honors books that contribute meaningfully to the cultural and literary landscape of the U.P., whether through setting, subject matter, or authorship. Since 2020, previous recipients of the annual award have included notable works that illuminate the U.P.’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant communities.
Eligibility and Evaluation
Authors, publishers, and literary agents are invited to submit eligible titles for consideration. Eligible titles must have been published between November 1, 2024, and November 1, 2025. All genres are welcome, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s literature. While there is not a strict U.P. residency requirement for authors, it is helpful to the panel to have the author’s involvement with the U.P. clarified in the book itself or a cover letter.
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of independent judges based on literary merit, regional significance, and overall quality. The submission deadline is November 15, 2025.
Please send TWO copies of printed books to:
U.P. Notable Books
5145 Pontiac Trail
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
To submit a title or learn more about eligibility requirements, visit www.upnotable.com or email notable@uppaa.org.
Results and Awards
Winners of the competition will be announced in January 2026. Ten titles will be selected across all genres, including adult and children’s categories. Corresponding authors will be invited to appear on the U.P. Notable Books Club throughout the calendar year and interact with readers across Michigan.
More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, U.P. Book Review, and UPPAA can be found on www.UPPAA.org
About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)
Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with over 180 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing.
