April is National Poetry Month
Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world.
As part of National Poetry Month, this week's Special Collections Update highlights a selection of award-winning poetry from past Michigan Notable Books selections. This sample of offers only a tiny taste of the wide array of current and historic Michigan poetry at the Library of Michigan.
Beardslee, Lois
Words like Thunder: New and Used Anishinaabe Prayers
MICHIGAN PS595.M684 R47 2019
Boyd, Melba Joyce
Death Dance of a Butterfly
MICHIGAN PS3552.O8782 D43 2012
Daniels, Jim and Liebler, M.L.
R E S P E C T: The Poetry of Detroit Music
MICHIGAN PS3557.E66 P75 2007
DeCillis, Diane
Strings Attached
MICHIGAN PS3604.E2425 S77 2014
Foster, Linda Nemec
The Lake Michigan Mermaid: A Tale in Poems
MICHIGAN PS3556.O766 L35 2018
Harrison, Jim
Saving Daylight
MICHIGAN PS548.M5 W39 2013
House, Gloria
A Different Image: The Legacy of Broadside Press, an Anthology
MICHIGAN PS3602.E255 W67 2020
Kass, Jeff
Teacher/Pizza Guy
MICHIGAN PS283.M5 P64 2013
Liebler, M.L.
I want to be Once: Poems
MICHIGAN PS3604.E2425 S77 2014
Olsen, William and Ridl, Jack
Poetry in Michigan In Poetry
MICHIGAN PS3554.A5635 R6 2017
Riekki, Ron
The Way North: Collected Upper Peninsula Works
MICHIGAN PS3557.I457 A6 2019
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National Library Week - April 3-9, 2022
Michigan Notable Books Author Tour
The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the dates and locations of the 2022 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. The 2022 Tour includes both Virtual and In-Person programs so please note the location of the event before attending. For any questions about a specific author event, please contact the hosting library as they are coordinating directly with the authors. Virtual events are also being coordinated by the host library and not the Library of Michigan. The Michigan Notable Books program is sponsored in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Author Tour begins April 12, so don't wait to check the schedule. Find out when a Michigan Notable Book Author will be in your area!
Night for Notables is Almost Here!
The Night for Notables Reception on Saturday, April 30, 2022, both virtual and in person, at the Library of Michigan, is an annual celebration of the Michigan Notable Books selected as well as Michigan’s best writers. This year’s event celebrates three (3) years of notable books and authors, features author and musician Wayne Kramer of MC5, and is not to be missed!
Evening Schedule:
4:30-5:45 p.m. – VIP/Sponsor Pre-event Reception / Rare Book Room
5:45-6:00 p.m. – Gathering in the Michigan Historical Center Forum
6:00-700 p.m. – Night for Notable Program with Keynote Speaker Wayne Kramer
7:00-8:30 p.m. – Afterglow Reception / Book Signing with Authors throughout Library of Michigan
Parking is free in the Library parking lot immediately in front of the building. Suggested dress is business dressy. Light appetizers and beverages are included in your event registration.
The Library of Michigan is located at 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48911.
Books from our Michigan Notable Authors will be available for purchase that evening in the Michigan Historical Center Store.
Registration/Tickets Prices are as follows:
$50 In-Person – includes one (1) seat to view the program in person
$20 Virtual – includes one (1) seat to view the program from the comfort of your home
To register for in person or virtual attendance, click here.
To become a sponsor and to view sponsor levels and benefits, click here.
Find out which of your favorite Notable Authors will be at Night for Notables!
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