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SUMMARY:[Zoom] Carol Abrahamson presents “Essentials of Book Awards Pursuits: Everything You Need To Know Before You Begin Applying”
DESCRIPTION:UPPAA Professional Development series continues with industry expert Carol Abrahamson on “Essentials of Book Awards Pursuits: Everything You Need To Know Before You Begin Applying”.   \n\nJoin us for this free online seminar on October 15\, 2026 at 7:00PM Eastern / 6:00PM Central.    Contact us to get the Zoom link. \nIn this info-packed masterclass for newcomers and seasoned pros in the awards world alike\, you will learn \n\nThe dozen benefits awards bring their winners \n10 things those benefits translate into for authors\nBook awards compared to bestsellers\nThe lay of the land of awards and awarding programs: how they work\, what they include\, common elements and realities\, typical submission process components\, the essentials to win\, recent changes/changes ahead.\n\n\n \nCarol Abrahamson \n\nCarol Abrahamson is founder of Book Award Mastery\, the only comprehensive book awards pursuit service that delivers 5 additional services beyond the awards research and submissions help the rest of the industry delivers. Also a former book awards judge\, an expert about how to grow a business with a book as well as how to become an admired industry leader through leveraging a book’s expertise. She’s won a slew of quality awards for some of the 42 nonfiction books she’s written to build her businesses\, consults to high-profile organizations planning their own awards programs and is writing a book about how awards led to game- and life-changing benefits for 200 authors.
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/carol-abrahamson-presents-essentials-of-book-awards-pursuits-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-begin-applying/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:[Peshtigo\, WI] Ann Dallman and "Cady and the Search for Family"
DESCRIPTION:Ann Dallman will be speaking at the Peshtigo (WI) Public Library on Monday\, Oct. 19\, about her latest book\, “Cady and the Search for Family\,” (Modern History Press).  \n\n\n\n\nPeshtigoAdultTeenFamilyAuthorLiteratureIn personIndoorNo registration required\n\nPeshtigo Public Library\, 331 French Street\, Peshtigo\, WI 54157\, USA  \n\nAnn Dallman\, teacher and author of the “Cady” book series\, will be here to talk about her writing and research into Native American culture and history. Dallman writes for middle grade kids but adults will also enjoy her works. \nFor questions\, please contact the Peshtigo Library at 715.582.4905 or email pes@marinettecountylibraries.org \nFree and open to the public \nAges 12 to adult \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/peshtigo-wi-ann-dallman-and-cady-and-the-search-for-family/
LOCATION:Peshtigo Public Library\, 331 French Street\, Peshtigo\, WI\, 54157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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SUMMARY:[Menominee\, MI] Letters Into the World at Spies Library
DESCRIPTION:Letters Into the World\, is set for Wednesday\, Oct. 20 at Spies Public Library in Menominee\, MI. Lots of exciting things are set for this official launch of the program. More to come… \n  \nThe Spies Public Library in Menominee\, Michigan is launching a Pen Pal Club for children and adults. [1] 940 1st St\, Menominee\, MI 49858\n\nProgram Details   \n\n\n\nKickoff Date & Location: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM at the library located at 940 1st St\, Menominee\, MI.\n\n\n\n\nHow It Works: Participants are matched by age with pen pals across about 90 participating libraries\, with all mail routed through the library to protect home addresses. A $300 grant from the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association funds supplies for monthly meetings.\n\n\n\n\nCost & Requirements: The club is free\, a library card is not required\, but interested participants must pick up an application at the library prior to the kickoff date. [1\, 2]
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/menominee-mi-letters-into-the-world-at-spies-library/
LOCATION:Spies Public Library\, 940 1st St\, Menominee\, MI\, 49858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers Meetup
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SUMMARY:[St. Ignace] Poetry & Prose group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Poetry & Prose group (every 3rd Wed @ 5:30) at the St. Ignace Library when you’re ready to share what you’ve written! Hope to see all you folks in the future! \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/st-ignace-poetry-prose-group-2/
LOCATION:St. Ignace Library\, 110 W Spruce St\, St Ignace\, 49781\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers Meetup
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SUMMARY:[Soo] Geri Miller author talk and book signing - Bayliss Library
DESCRIPTION:Geri Miller will be presenting an author talk and book signing about her new novel River of Reticence on Thursday\, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie. \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/soo-geri-miller-author-talk-and-book-signing-bayliss-library/
LOCATION:Bayliss Public Librarry\, 541 Library Drive\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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