The Great Seney Fire: A Historical Account of the Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976

UPPAA Promotional image for the U.P. Notable Book Club. Features Gregory M. Lusk, author of "The Great Seney Fire: A History of the Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976." Season 5, Episode 5, with a forest and aurora in the background.

In this comprehensive exploration of The Great Seney Fire, author Greg Lusk recounts the harrowing events surrounding the largest forest fire in Michigan since 1908. Drawing from his personal experiences as a fire management specialist, Lusk provides insights into the fire’s origins, its destructive path, and the collaborative efforts to…

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Understanding Native American Heritage Through Storytelling

UPPAA Promotional image for U.P. Notable Book Club, featuring an aurora borealis backdrop. Text reads: "U.P. Notable Book Club Presents Julie Buchholtz, Author of Who Am I? Season 5, Episode 6." Includes a portrait of a smiling woman.

  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…

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UP Notable Book Club presents a virtual Q&A with U.P. author Susan Purvis, author of the award-winning Go Find 🐶

UPPAA The cover of go find by susan purvis.

UP Notable Book Club:  the Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has scheduled author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. The 8th event is with U.P. author Susan Purvis who will present her award-winning memoir Go Find: My…

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Meet Karen Dionne, author of “Marsh King’s Daughter” at the UP Notable Book Club event

UPPAA The marsh king's daughter by karen donne.

Join the UP Notable Book Club – it’s free to everyone! UP Notable Book Club:  Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls Community District Library has scheduled author events with these winners of the 1st UP Notable Book List.  The first event is with Karen Dionne featuring the international bestseller…

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