Fall 2023 Great Michigan Read Author Tour Dates Announced


This news release was written and distributed by Michigan Humanities.

Michigan Humanities is pleased to announce the Fall 2023 author tour dates for the 2023-24 Great Michigan Read author, Angeline Boulley. Boulley’s book, Firekeeper’s Daughter, was announced as the 2023-24 Great Michigan Read selection in March.

The tour will begin on September 25 at the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Next, Boulley will head to Bellaire Public Library on September 26, Marion Public Library on September 27, Romeo District Library on September 28 and Kent District Library—Kentwood Branch on October 12. Boulley will finish her Great Michigan Read author tour in the Spring of 2024.

Firekeeper’s Daughter supplies jumping off points for discussion about many important themes and topics that Native American peoples face in Michigan and throughout the country today. We are looking forward to diving into these conversations with Angeline Boulley on the Great Michigan Read author tour stops,” said Jennifer Rupp, President & CEO of Michigan Humanities.

The 2023-24 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Meijer Foundation, Image Creative Group, Library of Michigan and biblioboard. For more information on the Great Michigan Read please visit www.michiganhumanities.org.

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