Category: Videos
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…
Watch “The Big Island: A Story of Isle Royale” with John Schoenherr
First published in 1968, this engrossing and beautiful picture book about wildlife on Isle Royale is available again thanks to the archivists at the University of Minnesota Press. JOHN SCHOENHERR won the 1988 Caldecott Medal for U.S. children’s book illustration, recognizing Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, which recounts the story…
UPPAA YouTube Channel Launched for U.P. Authors
Posted on September 21, 2021 by Ernest This month, the authors and publishers of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) found a new platform for sharing their work and connecting with their audience – the YouTube channel of the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA). Launched on the 1st of September,…
UPPAA author Richard P. Smith on 906 Outdoors!
Casting Call! Yooper reality-tv show in development!
Casting All Yoopers!!! A new casting project for a major cable network is looking to show the rest of the country how great the Upper Peninsula of Michigan really is! We are looking for multi-‐generational families in the area that own businesses or are just plain Upper Peninsula royalty in their own right. Ideal candidates would be passionate Upper Peninsula people who feel bad for the Canadians and Lower Michigan folk. These people should have fun, exciting and distinctive personality and Yooper life. Do you or someone you know… Have a fun group of family and friends Have a snowmobiling group Have a Pasty business Have a hunting group Have an Ice fishing group Have a family owned and operated business Have a dog sledding team Are members of the Polar Bear Diving Club Think that you and your family are the best Yoopers in town If so, please send us a photo of yourself, your contact information and a short description about why you are the best representative for the Yooper population to Danielle.Pisano@twofouramerica.com Please read the PDF links below for full disclosure! TWOFOUR USA ONE SHEET Yooper Casting notice
Anatomy of “Anatomy”: The Making of a Movie
Last Tuesday a remastered version of the fifty-plus-year-old movie, “Anatomy of a Murder” was released by Criterion. Along with the movie itself are some extras by people with knowledge of Preminger, the movie itself and other aspects. Also included are excerpts from a movie being made based on Joan G. Hansen’s book, Anatomy…
Tyler R. Tichelaar on The Doug Garrison Show
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLg0pcifTXI] Tyler R. Tichelaar, author of the new book My Marquette, speaks with cable TV host Doug Garrison in Marquette, Michigan in this interview segment.
My Marquette by Tyler R. Tichelaar
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EItghh5yKzU] New book My Marquette from UPPAA author Tyler R. Tichelaar
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…
Watch “The Big Island: A Story of Isle Royale” with John Schoenherr

First published in 1968, this engrossing and beautiful picture book about wildlife on Isle Royale is available again thanks to the archivists at the University of Minnesota Press. JOHN SCHOENHERR won the 1988 Caldecott Medal for U.S. children’s book illustration, recognizing Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, which recounts the story…
UPPAA YouTube Channel Launched for U.P. Authors

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Ernest This month, the authors and publishers of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) found a new platform for sharing their work and connecting with their audience – the YouTube channel of the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA). Launched on the 1st of September,…
UPPAA author Richard P. Smith on 906 Outdoors!
Casting Call! Yooper reality-tv show in development!
Casting All Yoopers!!! A new casting project for a major cable network is looking to show the rest of the country how great the Upper Peninsula of Michigan really is! We are looking for multi-‐generational families in the area that own businesses or are just plain Upper Peninsula royalty in their own right. Ideal candidates would be passionate Upper Peninsula people who feel bad for the Canadians and Lower Michigan folk. These people should have fun, exciting and distinctive personality and Yooper life. Do you or someone you know… Have a fun group of family and friends Have a snowmobiling group Have a Pasty business Have a hunting group Have an Ice fishing group Have a family owned and operated business Have a dog sledding team Are members of the Polar Bear Diving Club Think that you and your family are the best Yoopers in town If so, please send us a photo of yourself, your contact information and a short description about why you are the best representative for the Yooper population to Danielle.Pisano@twofouramerica.com Please read the PDF links below for full disclosure! TWOFOUR USA ONE SHEET Yooper Casting notice
Anatomy of “Anatomy”: The Making of a Movie

Last Tuesday a remastered version of the fifty-plus-year-old movie, “Anatomy of a Murder” was released by Criterion. Along with the movie itself are some extras by people with knowledge of Preminger, the movie itself and other aspects. Also included are excerpts from a movie being made based on Joan G. Hansen’s book, Anatomy…
Tyler R. Tichelaar on The Doug Garrison Show
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLg0pcifTXI] Tyler R. Tichelaar, author of the new book My Marquette, speaks with cable TV host Doug Garrison in Marquette, Michigan in this interview segment.
My Marquette by Tyler R. Tichelaar
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EItghh5yKzU] New book My Marquette from UPPAA author Tyler R. Tichelaar