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JUN 08 My Book Buddy’s 2019 Summer Book Club (Ages 8 – 14) – EARLY BIRD by Nina Metroit #Detroit #Southfield

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My Book Buddy has officially opened registration for its 2019 Summer Book Club! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RSVP ONLY RESERVES YOUR READER’S SPOT. WE WILL FOLLOW-UP WITH YOU IF YOU RSVP. REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT MUST BE COMPLETED FOR US TO CONSIDER YOUR SPOT GUARANTEED AS A MEMBER. Here are the details:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-book-buddys-2019-summer-book-club-ages-8-14-early-bird-tickets-48767286266?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

DATE AND TIME

Sat, June 8, 2019

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

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LOCATION

Kingswood Place Clubhouse

19800 Kingsgate Circle

Southfield, Mi 48076

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JOIN MICHIGAN SISTERS IN CRIME WRITE-IN @Mi_SinC MARCH 25 #michiganwriters #michlit #motownwriters

JOIN MICHIGAN SISTERS IN CRIME WRITE-IN
MARCH 25, 2018 10 AM TO 12 PM
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS 5200 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT, MI
ADMISSION IS FREE FOR RESIDENTS OF WAYNE, OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTIES
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT WWW.MICHIGANSISTERSINCRIME.ORG

 

Eye on Detroit: What’s in a brand? THU, MAR 21 2019 wsg @PamPerryPr #PRGuru

REGISTER NOW : https://events.umich.edu/event/58887

 

Moderator: Steve Busch

What do Coca-Cola, Walt Disney and Eminem have in common? Branding. These names are recognized instantly by their image and reputation. You remember sharing a coke on a hot summer day, going to see your first Disney movie and listening to a song with the windows down.

Every brand starts small, but how do they grow? Come listen to a handful of branding experts discuss what makes a great brand – personal or professional.

Guest panel will also include #PRGURU, Pam Perry

To RSVP, please click the link below

https://events.umich.edu/event/58887

Bellview Elementary combines literacy with family fun #motownwriters #MarchReadingMonth

Each year, Bellview Elementary School in Eastpointe hosts a themed literacy night to encourage students and families to read and learn new techniques to improve reading, writing and creative thinking skills.

Photo provided by Sandra Young

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Bellview Elementary combines literacy with family fun

By: Brendan Losinski | Roseville – Eastpointe Eastsider |

EASTPOINTE — Bellview Elementary School in Eastpointe is working to make reading fun with its annual literacy night during March is Reading Month.

Each year, the school invites families in for a themed party and dinner that is not only entertaining and enjoyable, but also educational.

“This year’s theme is a very magical family fun night,” said Sandra Young, the Bellview Elementary Literacy Program organizer. “Families can join a variety of magical-themed literacy programs. After dinner, there are several programs. There’s two escape rooms in which they have to find word clues and unscramble a message to escape the room. They’ll have to interpret sign language and Morse code, read things in mirrors, finding some key words in books.”

read more https://www.candgnews.com/news/bellview-elementary-combines-literacy-with-family-fun-112052

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MAR 21 Michigan’s Most Murderous Women by @DetroitLibrary- Chaney Branch #detroitreads #michlit #michiganmurderandmayhem

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Date And Time

Thu, March 21, 2019

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

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Location

Chaney | Detroit Public Library

16101 Grand River Avenue

Detroit, MI 48227

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Description

True crime author Tobin T. Buhk’s presentation will let you take a peek behind the walls of the old Detroit House of Correction, the only Michigan prison to house female inmates serving long-term sentences, and meet some of the most dangerous women in Michigan history.

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FEB 28 Book Signing with Liz Crowe at M-Brew #detroitreads #michlit

Date And Time

Thu, February 28, 2019

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

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Location

M-Brew

177 Vester Avenue

Ferndale, MI 48220

Description

Amazon best-selling author, mom of three, craft beer marketing consultant, brewery founder, an avid sports fan, Liz Crowe will be at M-Brew on February 28th to read from her Brewing Passion romance series.

Liz was a co-founder of Wolverine State Brewing Company in Ann Arbor and is also a founding member and President of Fermenta: a Women’s Craft Collective, providing educational, networking and career-furthering opportunities for women in the beer, wine, and spirits industries. She is currently a beer and wine consultant for Arbor Beverage Company.

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The Brewing Passion series will be available for purchase the night of the event. The books follow the stories of a brewery owner, his twin brother, their staff, and their love lives.

Ticket Includes-

Pizza, Pasta, and Salad

6 Flight-sized Drink Tickets

Meet and Greet with Liz

Raffle with Beer Swag Baskets

A percentage of ticket proceeds with be going to Planned Parenthood in Ferndale.

Tap List-

Short’s Brewing Company– Hot Loins and Woodmaster

Odd Side Ales– Bean Flicker

Cranker’s Brewery – Aphrodisiac

Drafting Table Brewing Company – Only Fools Russian

Austin Brothers Beer Company – Woody’s Wheat

Brewery Vivant – Big Red Coq

Petoskey Brewing – Horny Monk

Atwater Brewery– Dirty Blonde

& More!

Auburn Hills Writers February Session February 21st from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Auburn Hills Library #michiganwriters #motownwriters

Hello Writers,
Our group meets Thursday, February 21st from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Auburn Hills Library located at 3400 Seyburn in Auburn Hills.

I know it has been a while since we met, but I look forward to seeing each of you on Thursday. I hope you have been writing.

Meeting Agenda:
Discussion
Writing Exercise
Critique Session
FYI – Registration is open for the Kent District Library Writers Conference in Grand Rapids.
It is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th.
Sign up here as soon as you can.
This conference fills up fast.
Oh, and did I mention…it’s free:

Kent District Library Writers Conference | Kent District Library

 

See you Thursday!

Mychelle Martin, Facilitator
“Nurturing the Auburn Hills Writing Community since 2011”

Please forward this email to any writer you feel may benefit from its contents.
And as always, please let me know if you wish to be removed from our list. Thank you.

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The City of @Southfield_Gov Parks and Recreation to host ‘The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers’ February 28 #michlit

The city of Southfield Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with OHM Advisors, will host The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers on Thursday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. http://dld.bz/hrAd4 

The city of Southfield Parks & Recreation department, in partnership with OHM Advisors, will host The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers on Thursday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. Guests are invited to attend a pre-glow from 6:00-6:45 p.m. to meet the artists before the performance.

The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers will feature six storytellers sharing true, personal stories of black history in celebration of Black History Month. Hosted by Satori Shakoor, the event will include performances by musical guests Dwayne Brown and the Omowale Cultural Society as well as storytellers Daniel Baxter, Carolyn Carter, Alma Greer, Alexander Morgan, Pauline Onyango and Dwight Stackhouse

read more http://dld.bz/hrAd4 

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Preservation #Detroit getting ready for the 2019 Author’s Fair. Call for Vendors. Readers are FREE! @PresDetroit April 6th #motownwriters #michiganwriters #michlit

 

Preservation Detroit getting ready for the 2019 Author’s Fair.

There are still vendor tables to secure for authors and literary services.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-authors-fair-2019-tickets-50594326994

Readers can RSVP for their space and contact us to donation through above link.

Model School Library Program nominations open! via @LibraryofMich #michlit #motownwriters #michigan #librariries Due March 15th

Reminder: Model School Library Program nominations open! Model School Library Program nominations open! Do you have a great school library or know someone who does? Consider nominating yourself or them for the Model SL 21 School Library. More information and the nomination link are below. The nominations are due March 15th. We look forward to hearing from you! Karren Reish >>> The Model School Library program nominations for 2019/2020 are open! Please consider nominating one of our great school libraries to be next year’s Model SL 21 School Library! This is an opportunity to promote quality K-12 school libraries and provide mentorship to other schools throughout the state. Libraries interested in serving as models for the school library community are welcome to nominate themselves. Each year, a school library program is highlighted as the Model SL 21 School Library Program of the Year by the Library of Michigan. The expectations for the selected school library is that the staff will meet with other school library staff and serve as a mentor during their term as the Model library to help promote and encourage quality K-12 school library programs across the state. Nominations are accepted open now through the end of March at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4803324/SL-21-Model-Library-Nomination.  If you know of an outstanding school library, nominate them now! Dr. Margaret Lincoln at Lakeview High School in the Lakeview School District is the current  Model School Library and continues her term through May. We will then announce the Model Library for 2019-2020 school year at the end of May. You can find more information and the nomination survey at www.michigan.gov/sl21 in the SL 21 program section. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

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