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…
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,…
A visit with U.P. outdoors writer and photographer, Richard P. Smith. A section of the North Country Trail. Canyon Falls
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
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…
[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.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EItghh5yKzU] New book My Marquette from UPPAA author Tyler R. Tichelaar
