POETRY IN MOTION Raymond Luczak’s Poetry in American Sign Language (ASL) Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library (The event will be voice-interpreted for those who don’t know ASL.) Come see Raymond Luczak, a Deaf poet, perform his poems on growing up Yooper in…
Raymond Luczak is featured in a rare audio interview with Emma Palova on FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS podcast. A full text transcript is included for the hearing impaired too!! The interview covers Ironhood, Raymond’s just-released book of poems which are an ode to his childhood home of Ironwood, Michigan. …
For Immediate Release… Raymond Luczak’s New Poetry Book “Ironhood” Commemorates Growing Up in Ironwood, Michigan “This book sees all. Not everything, but all. There’s a difference.” –John Lee Clark, author of How to Communicate (Oct. 9, 2025) —Modern History Press proudly announces the release of Ironhood by acclaimed poet, playwright, and author Raymond Luczak….
Welcome to an insightful journey into the world of “Animals Out There W-I-L-D,” a remarkable work by Raymond Luczak that combines the beauty of nature with the richness of American Sign Language (ASL). This exploration not only highlights the diverse wildlife of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula but also delves into the…
By Ernest Dempsey Modern History Press has published works of both fiction and poetry from and about the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan. Its latest book is an anthology of poetry by Yoopers (UPers) titled Yooper Poetry: On Experiencing Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Edited by Raymond Luczak, a proud Yooper who…
UPPAA member Raymond Luczak proudly announces his new book of short stories based in Ironwood, Michigan. The full title is Compassion, Michigan: The Ironwood Stories. It is now available at online stores including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Local bookstores which stock the book will be announced shortly. Synopsis: Encompassing…
