Sign up for the #RochesterWriters Conference Oct23rd michlit #motownwriters #writersconference

Still time to sign up for the #RochesterWriters Conference

http://www.RochesterWriters.com

I’ll be speaking about 21st Century Publishing Options and more!

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#WriterWednesday #MotownBookClub Book Feature w/Author, Angelique Clemens #motownwriters #michlit #michiganwriters #blackgirlmagic #CanIBorrowYourSkin

Author Website | Buy Book 

About book:

Nicolette is a young black lawyer who struggles with the self as she wants to be seen. Her parents only see her as the child they raised, not the thirty year old woman she has grown into. Her friends see her based on their experiences with her: her sorority sisters as the girl that they pledged and crossed with; her law school friends as the smart girl that always near the top of the class; her high school friends as the shy, naive girl that they always tried to corrupt; her lifestyle friends as the strong, independent, dominant woman with undeniable skills; her sister-cousins as the little sister they never had that they have to protect and mentor; and her church friends as the pious Catholic girl. The men she dated mostly reduced her to their favorite body parts. Nicolette struggled with not living her life by others’ standards and expectations of her. She wrestles with the face that she can not be herself, her true self, around 90% of the people she know.

Can Nicolette work through her problems and learn to be the fierce person that she sees in the mirror? 

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About Author: 
Angelique Clemens is a writer, scientist, and speaker. She started writing as an adolescent when she co-wrote a short mystery story about an inept murder with her mother that was published. Later, in high school, poetry that Angelique had written in French was published. Now, she writes biographical fiction around the subjects of loss, #blackgirlmagic, alternative lifestyles, and learning to develop one’s self in a less than supportive world. Her books, generally, address these topics through the lens of the black experience. Angelique enjoys sports, scotch, and true crime novels. When Angelique is not writing, she is playing board games, coloring, or doing puzzles. She resides in Detroit with her husband.

Author Website www.AngeliqueClemens.com
Amazon Author Page https://amzn.to/31riHCA
Facebook Page www.Facebook.com/NicoletteGuyere
Instagram Page www.Instagram.com/CIBYSnovel

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New independent bookstore opens in Brighton part of ‘resurgence’

 

 

Two Brighton kindergarten teachers did their research and decided it would be the perfect time to open a bookstore in downtown Brighton.

2 Dandelions Bookshop is Brighton’s only independent bookstore. It is open at 209 W. Main Street, Suite 105, and the owners are celebrating a grand opening Friday through Sunday.

Buy Photo2 Dandelions Bookshop owners Jeanne Blazo, left, and Jeri Kay Thomas, shown Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, arrange books that follow the theme of the Brighton store’s name. (Photo: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily)

Co-owners Jeanne Blazo and Jeri Kay Thomas say the market is right for opening an independent bookstore, even though larger brick-and-mortar retailers have struggled to compete with online shopping and e-readers.

 

https://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/community/brighton/2019/10/09/new-independent-bookstore-open-brighton-mi-2-dandelions-bookshop-jeanne-blazo-jeri-kay-thomas/3917734002/ via @livingstondaily

6 free literary agent databases #motownwriters

 Build Book Buzz by Sandra Beckwith  /

Looking for a traditional publishing contract?

You need a literary agent.

A good agent will work hard to sell your book to a publisher and negotiate a bigger advance and better contract than you would for yourself.

What’s more, many editors – particularly those at the biggest publishers – prefer working with agents. They know that agents filter out work that isn’t publishable by vetting the author’s book concept and writing in advance. They also know that agents speak the lingo and understand the process — they don’t have to spend time educating them on what to expect.

An agent is your publishing advocate

read more https://buildbookbuzz.com/6-free-literary-agent-databases/

In need of an editor? Story Dazzle Editorial Services

Story Dazzle Editorial and Publishing Services
Patricia Markham Woodside

https://readinnwritin.blogspot.com/p/story-dazzle.html

 

 

 

#MotownWriters: KAN Books Opens in North End @KnowAllegiance #bookstore #Detroit #MichLit

KAN Books Opens in North End

CO-OP BOOKSTORE OPENS IN THE NORTH END Community Members and Authors Invited to Participate in Cooperative Bookstore. DETROIT – A new co-op bookstore is opening in the North End by the name of KAN Books, an initiative of Know Allegiance Nation. The bookstore is dedicated to Michigan authors & artists of color and also focuses on national and global authors and artists. Know Allegiance Nation Books or KAN Books is a bookstore dedicated to authors and artists of color in Michigan and around the globe. The bookstore and the KAN Books Co-op was created to be a worker co-operative business to support Michigan artists and authors of color to have more brick and mortar places to sell their work. We aspire to support as many authors and artists as possible as we do not believe in the terminology of a “starving artist”. KAN Books believes that authors and artists can sustain their livelihoods from what they create and share with the world. The bookstore serves also as a cultural and literacy resource hub for the North End neighborhood of Detroit. The space will also hold events inclusive of book signings, drum circles, art showings, open mics, children’s story-time, tea-making, film screenings, writing workshops, potlucks, music swaps and more. Hours: Tuesdays/Thursdays: 10am-6pm Fridays 3pm-10pm Saturdays/Sundays: 11am-4pm Website kanbooks.wordpress.com Porche Johnson selling her comic books at her art shared art show and book release gathering at KAN Books. Michigan Author/Artist and have a book or art to sell? Join the KAN Books Co-op! Place your books, art and products in the store in exchange for a membership fee and volunteer hours to the store. Know Allegiance Nation Books or KAN Books is a worker co-op created to support Michigan artists and authors of color to have more brick and mortar places to sell their work. Members help keep the store open by working shifts in the bookstore, inventorying products, collecting donations, recruiting new members, and being support during KAN Books and Co-op member events. Co-op members get a vote and can help shape the future direction of the co-op bookstore. Books by Tawana “Honeycomb” Petty, Anthea Calhoun-Bey and the Illuminate Crew are a few of the selections featured by Detroiters in the bookstore. Additional benefits include discounts off space and equipment rentals, inclusion in our online marketplace, and placement of products at KAN Books vendor tables.  Co-op meetings are every third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8pm. To sign-up or for more information please download application form: KAN Books Co-op Membership Form and/or contact us at knowallegiance@gmail.com. Grand Open Mic, Saturday, Dec 9th, 8pm-Midnight The bookstore will hold special events during it’s grand opening week including a drum circle on Tuesday at noon, Detroit Music Xchange on Friday from 8-10pm and a Grand Open Mic on Saturday, Dec 9th, 8pm-Midnight. Jamii Tata will be hosting and featuring along with special guests. More info on open mic below: The Grand Open Mic begins to (re)new an open mic series called the Conscious Cafe. The Conscious Cafe is every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 8pm-Midnight. The series runs from December to May (from June to August, the youth led Illuminate Open Mic will take it’s place). All are welcome to join including singers, poets, emcees, comedians, drummers, air guitarists & karaoke superstars. Door opens at 8:00pm, Open Mic begins at 8:15pm. Food by Jamii. Cover is $10. $5 for performers and co-op members. For more information please contact us at knowallegiance@gmail.com. DJs and A/V Squad setting up sound for Illuminate Open Mic. Detroit Music Xchange As a part of the opening week of KAN Books, in partnership with Operation Rebel Community Radio, we will host a series of music exchanges of Friday at the bookstore. The idea is for Detroit artists to come, share and exchange music with other and the community radio station. We want to build a robust collection  of Michigan Music to keep us in heavy rotation on the airwaves. Operation Rebel Studio Time KAN Books serves a secondary studio for Operation Rebel – This means we can offer recording services for artists including poets, singers, emcees and acoustic artists. Rates can change depending on needs but basic rates are $20 per half hour. Youth rates (under 18) is $10 per half hour. Workshops– Home Recording Studio Workshops – Field Recording, Audacity and other workshops for audiophiles and those wanting to setup home studios, and/or create podcasts will available in the near future. If interested in studio time or audio workshops please contact us at knowallegiance@gmail.com.

How can you support Know Allegiance Nation Volunteer with Know Allegiance Nation. We will need many hands to continue to reach our village building goals. This includes bookstore volunteers, potluck dish makers, registration tablers, slam judges, featured open mic artists, youth mentors, article/news leads, article writers, newsletter editors, event logistics and outreach support and more. Please email us if you are interested in volunteering: I Want 2 Be a KAN Volunteer! Spread the word. Let people know we exist! We are on Twitter, Facebook and Wordp ress. Please share this newsletter, our upcoming events and news. Invite Operation Rebel to cover your event! We will document (audio record) your first event with us for free and then on a donation basis we can cover future events. Request here: Operation Rebel Media Partner Request. Donate! If you are so inclined, monetary donations are always welcome. You can donate via making a check out to Allied Media Projects c/o Know Allegiance Nation. Donate stuff! We also accept donations of books! And writing supplies such as pens, pencils, and notebooks. We hope to give away bookbags at our poetry slam again in 2016, so donations of new bookbags, dictionaries, and other school supplies are very welcome as well. Email us if you have items to donate:I Want 2 Donate Stuff. Thank you for reading this edition of the Know Allegiance Nation newsletter. We look forward to seeing at the bookstore in 2017 and beyond! Peace, Know Allegiance Nation Copyright © 2017 Know Allegiance Nation, All rights reserved. You were signed up through Know Allegiance Nation events or through Jamii Tata. Our mailing address is: Know Allegiance Nation 222 Marston Flr 2 Detroit, MI 48202

#Motownwriters: Independent Bookstores in #Michigan

I just found a great resource for independent bookstores in Michigan and I couldn’t be more excited.

You know in my quest to be all things Michigan, this is a valuable find.

https://www.newpages.com/independent-bookstores/michigan-bookstores

They also have a list of all Independent bookstores in the United States as well.

https://www.newpages.com/independent-bookstores

You’re welcome!

To see more resources in The Detroit Literary Network, click here

Metro Detroit Libraries Listings

List of libraries in the Metro Detroit area. If there are any missing please add only those too comments. If you would like other information, please contact us. An ultimate list of all libraries in Michigan can be found here:

http://www.publiclibraries.com/michigan.htm

Ann Arbor District Library:

• Downtown: 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
• Malletts Creek: 3090 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
• Traverwood: 3333 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
• West Branch: 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
• Pittsfield: 2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Auburn Hills Public Library:

• 3400 East Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

Birmingham, Baldwin Public Library:

• 300 W. Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009

Canton Public Library:

• 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188

Clinton Macomb Public Library:

• Main Branch: 40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp., MI 48038
• South Branch: 35679 South Gratiot, Clinton Twp., MI 48035
• North Branch: 16800 24 Mile, Macomb Twp., MI 48042

Dearborn Public Library:

• Henry Ford Centennial Library: 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
• Bryant Branch: 22100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
• Esper Branch: 12929 West Warren, Dearborn, MI 48126

Detroit Public Library:

• Main: 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI
• 22 Other locations to serve you!

• Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Bowen	3648 West Vernor Highway	48216	(313) 481-1540
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Campbell	8733 W. Vernor	48209	(313) 481-1550
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Chandler Park	12800 Harper Avenue	48213	(313) 481-1560
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Chaney	16101 Grand River Avenue	48227	(313) 481-1570
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Chase	17731 West Seven Mile Road	48235	(313) 481-1580
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Conely	4600 Martin Street	48210	(313) 481-1590
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Douglass Branch For Specialized Services	3666 Grand River Avenue	48208	(313) 481-1700
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Duffield	2507 West Grand Boulevard	48208	(313) 481-1710
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Edison	18400 Joy Road	48228
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Elmwood Park	550 Chene Street	48207	(313) 481-1732
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Franklin	13651 East Mcnichols Road	48205	(313) 481-1740
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Hubbard	12929 West Mcnichols Road	48235	(313) 481-1750
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Jefferson	12350 East Outer Drive	48224	(313) 481-1760
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Knapp	13330 Conant Street	48212	(313) 481-1770
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Mark Twain Annex	4741 Iroquis Street	48214	(313) 481-1790
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Montieth	14100 Kercheval Street	48215	(313) 481-1800
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Municipal Reference Library	5201 Woodward Avenue	48202	(313) 833-1440
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – National Automotive History Collection	121 Gratiot	48226	(313) 481-1862
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Parkman	1766 Oakman Boulevard	48238	(313) 481-1810
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Redford	21200 Grand River	48219	(313) 481-1820
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Sherwood Forest	7117 West Seven Mile Road	48221	(313) 481-1840
  Detroit	Detroit Public Library – Skillman	121 Gratiot Avenue	48226	(313) 481-1850

 

Eastpointe

Eastpointe Memorial Library

15875 Oak Avenue

48021

(586) 445-5096

Ferndale Library:

• 222 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI 48220

Farmington Community Library:

• Main Branch: 32737 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334
• Farmington Branch:  23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335

Flint Public Library:

• 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503, (810) 232-7111

• Flint	Beecher Vera B. Rison Library	1386 West Coldwater Road		(810) 789-2800
  Flint	Cody Branch Library	3519 Fenton Road		(810) 238-5822
  Flint	Flint Township-Mccarty Library	2071 South Graham Road		(810) 732-9150
  Flint	Genesee District Library		48504	(810) 732-5570
  Flint	Genesee Valley Demonstration Location	3517 South Linden Road		(810) 732-1822
  Flint	North Flint Library	5005 Cloverlawn Drive		(810) 785-9879
  Flint	West Flint Library	3601 Beecher Road		(810) 238-3637

 

Garden City

Garden City Public Library

31735 Maplewood Street

48135

(734) 793-1830

Grosse Pointe Public Library:

• Central (Farms): 10 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, (313) 343-2074
• Ewald: 15175 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
• Woods: 20680 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, (313) 343-2072

Grosse Pointe Park	Grosse Pointe Park Public Library	15430 Kercheval Street		(313) 343-2071

Hamtramck

Hamtramck Public Library

2360 Caniff Avenue

48212

(313) 365-7050

Harper Woods

Harper Woods Public Library

19601 Harper Avenue

48225

(313) 343-2575

Hazel Park

Hazel Park Memorial Library

123 East Nine Mile Road

48030

(248) 546-4095

Independence Township Library:

• 6495 Clarkson Td., Clarkston, MI 48346

Lapeer District Library:

• 201 Village West Dr. S., Lapeer, MI 48446

• Lapeer	Elba Branch Library	5508 Davison Road		(810) 653-7200
  Lapeer	Marguerite De Angeli Branch Library	921 West Nepessing Street		(810) 664-697

• 4 other Locations to Serve you!

Livonia Public Library:

• Civic Center Library: 32777 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
• Carl Sandberg Library: 30100 Seven Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152
• Alfred Noble Library: 32901 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
• Vest Pocket Library: 33000 Civic Center Dr., Livonia, MI 48154

Lyon Township Public Library:

• 27005 Milford Rd., Couth Lyon, MI 48178

Mount Clemens Public Library:

• 150 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Novi Library:

• 45255 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375

Orion Township Public Library:

• 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362

Oxford Public Library:

• 530 Pontiac St., Oxford, MI 48371

Plymouth District Library:

• 223 South Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170

Pontiac Public Library:

• 60 E. Pike St., Pontiac, MI  48342

Redford

Redford Township District Library

25320 West Six Mile Road

48240

(313) 531-5960

River Rouge

River Rouge Public Library

221 Burke Street

(313) 843-2040

Rochester Hills Public Library:

• 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307

Romeo District Library:

• Graubner: 65821 Van Dyke Rd., Washington, MI  48095
• Kezar Library: 107 Church St., Romeo, MI 48065

Romulus

Romulus Public Library

11121 Wayne Road

(734) 942-7589

Royal Oak Public Library:

• 222 E. Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067

Shelby Township Library:

• 51680 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp, MI 48316

Southfield Public Library:

• 26300 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076

Springfield Township Library:

• 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350

Sterling Heights Library:

• 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Troy Public Library:

• 510 W. Big Beaver Troy, MI 48084

Warren Public Library:

• Civic Center Library: 1 City Sq. Ste. 100, warren, MI 48093
• Arthur Miller Branch: 5460 Arden, Suite 303, Warren, MI 48092
• Maybelle Burnette Branch Library: 22005 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48089

Waterford Township Public Library:

• 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan 48329

West Bloomfield Township Public Library:

• Main Branch: 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
• Westacres Branch: 7321 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324

Westland, William P. Faust Public Library:

• 6123 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185

Wyandotte, Bacon Memorial Library:

• 45 Vinewood St., Wyandotte, MI 48192

 

You can also support Free Little Libraries around various citys. Check out Detroit here. http://detroitlittlelibraries.org/

 

#MotownWriters: Upcoming Book Events In #Michigan and Midwest Area for 2018

2018 Book Events in Michigan and Midwest. If there are events I’m missing, please  

 

Detroit, MI: Detroit Book City African-American Family Book Expo 2018
Date: February 25
Website: http://www.detroitbookcity.com

Akron Family Reading Festival
Feb 2018 Dates Unconfirmed | Akron, OH
http://www.downtownakron.com/go/akron-summit-county-public-library

Kalamazoo Valley Museum Storytelling Festival
Feb 2018 Dates Unconfirmed | Kalamazoo, MI
http://kvm.kvcc.edu/plan/storytelling.html

Book It
March 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Chicago, Illinois

4th annual A Weekend with the Authors
March 16–18, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA
for readers, not romance specific

Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference
March 17-19, 2018 | Detroit, MI
Website: https://michiganreading.org/conferences

biennial Spring Fling Writers’ Conference
April 20–21, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA
for romance writers​

University Spring Literary Festival
April 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Athens, Ohio

Chelsea, MI: Midwest Literary Walk
Date: April 28
Website: http://midwestliterarywalk.org/

Dayton, OH: Dayton Book Expo
Date: April 28
Website: http://www.daytonbookexpo.com/

7th annual Barbara Vey’s Reader Appreciation Weekend
April 27–29, 2018; Milwaukee, WI, USA
for romance readers

The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)
Thursday, May 3, 2018 to Sunday, May 6, 2018 – Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Printers Row Lit Fest
June 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Chicago, Illinois

14th annual Lori Foster’s Reader & Author Get Together (RAGT)
June 7–9, 2018; West Chester, OH, USA
for romance readers

23rd annual Romance Slam Jam
June 14–16, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA
for romance readers & writers

2nd annual Detroit Festival of Books!
July 15, 2018 | Detroit, Eastern Market
Website: http://detroitbookfest.com

The Soulful Chicago Book Fair
July 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Chicago, Illinois

Once Upon a Book
August 10, 2018 | Frankenmuth, Michigan
Website: www.onceuponabookauthorsigning.com

Toronto Urban Book Expo
August 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Toronto, Canada

Kerrytown BookFest
September 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Ann Arbor, Michigan

5th annual Penned Con
September 20–22, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA
for readers & writers, not romance specific

annual American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference
September 20–23, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA
for inspirational writers, not romance specific 

5th annual Indie Romance Convention (IRC)
October 2018 – Dates to be Announced; Lebanon, TN, USA
for romance readers & writers

Twin Cities Book Festival
October 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Books by the Banks
October 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Cincinnati, Ohio

International Festival of Authors
October 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Toronto, Canada

Vancouver Writers Fest
October 2018 – Dates to be Announced – Vancouver, Canada

 

The Great Midwest Book Festival
November 2018 TBD | Chicago
Website: http://www.greatmidwestbookfestival.com

 

If there are events I’m missing, please  

 

 

#MotownWriters: 199+ Plot, Name, Story, and Other Generators

11 The Digital Reader by Nate Hoffelder

As any author can tell you, coming up with names and ideas for a story is sometimes more difficult than writing said story. The process of inventing names is a critical first step akin to looking at a blank sheet of paper and trying to find that first word.

I’ve developed on my own method for coming up with names (it’s a variation of the porn star name game) and I have shared a handful of tricks for naming websites.

But those methods won’t work for everyone, and they won’t help you with problems like thinking up the plot for your next novel.

Fortunately, I can help.

One of my ongoing projects are turnkey websites for small publishers (here’s one). I’ve gotten pretty good at thinking up names for the companies, but I still struggle to write original and good quality content for things like the about page, book listings, staff names and descriptions, and so on.

I have not invented as many names and descriptions as your average George RR Martin novel, but I have had to come up with enough names that I went out and found ways to automate the process.

Here are a few of the plot, name, summary, and other text generators websites that I have found useful.

read more” https://the-digital-reader.com/2017/10/22/199-plot-name-story-generators/

Metro DetroitLiteraryNetwork.com Resources for Literary Organizations & Education

DetroitLiteraryNetwork.com

Updated 5/27/2019

First & Foremost, join the #MotownWriters offline at our monthly @meetup. We meet face to face every second Saturday from 10am to Noon. Click here for reminders and meetup information http://meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork

If you’re looking for Metro Detroit Literary Network Resources you’ve come to the right place.

• For more resources on the DetroitLiteraryNetwork.com just click this link.
• To find more authors, groups, and organizations around Michigan, click here
• Links to SE Michigan Authors Database: Click here (add yours)
• Want to find Amazon Author Pages by Michigan Authors? Click here (add yours)
• Features by Michigan Authors on Motown Writers Network. Click here
• Upcoming Book Events in Michigan and Midwest. Click here
• Listing of Metro Detroit Libraries. Click here.
• Link to Michigan Independent bookstores Click Here
• Link to Indie Friendly Bookstores Click here
• Links to National Conferences and Residencies Database Click Here
• Links to Michigan University Publishers & Small Publishers Click Here

Coming soon 313 Little Library Directories.

(If there are suggestions for our resources or you have a resource to add, please let us know)

To see updated feeds of our resources, events, features & more Click Here

Subscribe for more information on our network and much much more!!! Subscribe to Michigan Literary News 2join 4free! | CLICK HERE

NONFICTION STOREFRONT

• 21 Century Marketing for Authors
• Mini-Guide to Self Publishing
• How to Grab Podcast & Internet Shows to Increase Book Sales
• Social Media For Authors Worksheet
• Beginning Author Starter Book (Michigan Authors will love this!)

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

RELATED WEBSITES

• How to Ebook dot Org

RESOURCES: Metro DetroitLiteraryNetwork.com Literacy & ESL programs

More literacy resources can be found at:

http://julieslist.homestead.com/literacy.html

http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=60

Connect with us at:

Authors & Publishers Resources

 

RESOURCES: Metro DetroitLiteraryNetwork.com Literacy & ESL programs

Michigan Friends of Education—Operation Kid Equip

Elementary Express Program 

P.O. Box 380565

Clinton Twp., MI  48038-0067

Phone:  586-649-2161

Website:  http://OperationKidEquip.org/programs

Provides leveled-reader and other literacy building tools each month for students 

in kindergarten through fifth grade – free of charge.This program provides for families 

who are struggling to afford books, readers or other reading improvement tools for their 

children.  Fixed income families in Lake, Macomb, Mason, Oakland and Wayne Counties 

are eligible to enroll in the program. Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will pick up 

their books in Clinton Township; families in Lake and Mason Counties will have their 

books mailed to the child’s residence.  More information and application materials may 

be found at the website above!

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Julie Davis-Ratekin / Education Case Manager / McKinney-Vento Act Advocate

2121 Biddle Ave.  Suite 102 

Wyandotte  MI  48192

Phone:  313 -843-2550 ext. 222

Website:  www.waynemetro.org

The McKinney-Vento Act provides educational assistance to homeless children & youth. 

The Advocate will help enroll your children in school, help obtain documents needed for 

school, act as an advocate on behalf of you and your child in regards to education, link 

your family to medical and social institutes as needed; medical dental, social services, 

shelter, etc.  Also coordinates transportation services and ensures that children have 

everything they need to succeed in school. 

NOTE!  

 

Are you a veteran that served in the military during the Vietnam era and never had the opportunity

 to obtain your high school diploma? Don’t let this be a barrier any longer to finding a good job. 

The State of Michigan has passed legislation that allows honorably discharged WWII, Korean 

or Vietnam era veterans to proudly check the box on their next application that indicates, 

“I have a high school diploma.” Many Vietnam era veterans are still in the workforce and having 

a high school diploma will no longer preclude them from employment opportunities that require

 a minimum of a high school diploma.

View the legislation at:

 http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2013-2014/publicact/pdf/2014-PA-0055.pdf

Download and fill out the application for your high school diploma at: 

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dmva/Application_for_High_School_Diploma_239497_7.pdf

DOWNRIVER & METRO DETROIT

St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF)

16888 Trinity Street

Detroit MI  48219

Phone: 313-532-8404

Website:  www.svsfcenter.org 

Provides educational programs, basic skill building and learning enhancement for at-risk children and adults.  Programs are designed to build self-sufficiency skills for academic and employment success, personal achievement and dignity.  

FOCUS: HOPE

1355 Oakman Blvd.

Detroit MI  48213

Phone: 313-494=5500

Website:  www.focushope.edu 

Pledges intelligent, practical action to overcome racism, poverty and injustice.  An academic enrichment program seeks to improve math, reading, work readiness and computer-literacy 

skills for adults.  

Taylor Reading Corps.   

22755 Wick Road 

Taylor  MI    48180

Phone:  313-769-6730

Website:  www.TaylorReadingCorps.org 

The Taylor Reading Corps, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Southeast Michigan 

that provides mentors and tutors to enhance literacy of children in preschool through third 

grade in the Taylor School District. Our mission is to recruit, train and supervise adult readers 

to mentor non-proficient readers. We are currently serving over 240 students, preschool through 

first grade and this is possible with the support of our 182 volunteers (and counting). We expect

to see these numbers rise significantly each year until 2015.

Detroit Public Library / Parkman Branch Technology, Literacy and Career Centers 

1766 Oakman Blvd. 

Detroit, MI  48238

Phone: 313-481-1814

Website:  www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch/parkman 

Provides individual and classroom computer use instruction, works with people who are developing their resumes or undertaking a job search, and trains, coordinates and matches volunteer tutors with learners.  

ANGEL HOUSE               

3319 Greenfield #260

Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1212

Physical Address:

2600 Saulino Court

Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1212

Phone: 313-849-2522

E-mail:angelhouseinfo@gmail.com

Website:  www.angelhouse.org 

Angel House is a multicultural organization reaching out to the immigrant community in the 

areas of social, family, vocational, and physical needs, through services in education, health, 

and counseling. We provide a wide range of opportunities in volunteerism and outreach, as 

well as education in Arab culture and Islam for those outside this immigrant community. 

Angel House prides itself on its community building and support, though mainly

focusing on the personal needs of our individual students.

AND

English as a Second Language

Angel House provides 3 levels of ESL classes for participants:

Basic

Beginning

Intermediate

Classes are scheduled for women in the mornings and men in the mornings and evenings in segregated classrooms, sensitive to the conservative nature of our community, which prohibits mixing of sexes.

&

Child Care 

Child Care is available to enable mothers to participate in programs. We work to prepare children 

for preschool and kindergarten, as many of their mothers are low-level English speakers, leaving these children almost totally unprepared linguistically, socially and educationally for school.

AND

After-School Middle and High School Tutoring

Volunteers work with bilingual middle and high school students, tutoring in computers, English 

and high challenge subjects (chemistry, physics, high mathematics, etc.) because tutoring is unavailable elsewhere in the community.

AND

Computers 

We use our new, state-of-the-art Computer Lab to teach basic applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and how to use the Internet, in conjunction with other high level skills, including digital photography and understanding computer hardware. Comcast Corporation has partnered with Angel House to provide high-speed internet access, and we are very grateful they have provided this internet access for life!

AND

In their own countries in the Middle East, many women do not drive. While driving in Detroit is imperative due to the lack of public transportation, it is also essential for their financial stability 

and mobility, allowing women to work, shop, and travel outside the neighborhood. Several dozen women participate in classroom instruction at Angel House, preparing them for their driving tests.

AND 

Book Club 

Book Clubs are popular in many countries. This is a great way for our students to test their vocabulary, be enlightened on bestsellers and classics, and have the opportunity to talk, drink 

tea, and enjoy cookies. Oprah isn’t the ONLY one with a Book Club!

Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council       

46501 Warren

Canton  MI  48186

Phone:  734-416-4906

Email:   literacy.council@pccsmail.net

Website:  www.plymouthcantonliteracy.org

We are a volunteer, non-profit organization aiming to improve adult literacy in Plymouth-Canton 

and surrounding areas of Western Wayne County. Our mission is to provide adults with basic reading, writing and communication skills, so they may participate in their community and reach their fullest potential in life. For over 27 years, we have been offering the following services to enhance the lives of individuals in our community:

One-on-One Tutoring for adults 16 and older who need help with basic reading, writing or English 

as a Second Language (ESL).

Conversation Groups for adults learning to speak English as a second language.

ESL Book Club for English language learners looking to improve reading and conversation 

skills by discussing popular fiction.

ESL Book Club for English Language l\Learners looking to improve reading and conversation 

skills by discussing popular fiction.

Reading Works Detroit                 

615 W. Lafayette Blvd. 

Detroit MI  48226 

Phone:  313-222-6870

Email:  information@readingworksdetroit.org

Website:  www.readingworksdetroit.org

A collective partnership of community leaders from the business, education, media, civic 

and faith communities dedicated to improving adult literacy in Metro Detroit.  The organization 

is partnering with adult literacy agencies and other organizations to provide resources to help 

more people learn to read

AND 

PARTNERS:  

ACCESS

2651 Saulino Court

Dearborn MI  48120

Phone:  313-842-6762

Email:  salarashi@accesscommunity.org

Website:  www.accesscommunity.org

Adult literacy (E.S.L.), children’s literacy, interactive parent and child activities, educational 

and recreational field trips, citizenship classes, educational and advocacy services, early 

childhood services, WIA youth programs, career development outreach program, students 

in transition program.  Monday–Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.      

AND

Dominican Literacy Center

11148 Harper Ave.

Detroit  MI  48213

Phone:  313-267-1000

Email:  dominicanliteracy@yahoo.com

Website:  www.dlciteracy.org

An east-side Detroit center for tutoring and information to improve literacy. 

AND

Mercy Education Project

1450 Howard Street

Detroit  MI  48216

Phone:  313-963-5881

Website: http://mercyed.net/

An educational development program that targets young girls and women. 

AND

Beyond Basics

Thirkell Elementary School 

7724 Fourteenth 

Detroit  MI  48206

Phone: 248-250-9304

Website:  www.beyondbasics.org

Aims to boost literacy skills of the parents of students who participate in Beyond Basics, 

a reading enrichment program primarily aimed at children.  

AND

Wayne State University / ANOTHER CHANCE

Phone: 313-862-1990

Tutoring Location

Lighthouse Center

19940 Livernois

Detroit  MI  48221

AND

Detroit Literacy Coalition

3726 Fisher Ave.

Detroit  MI 48214 

Phone:  313-922-7323

Website:  http://detroitliteracy.org 

A Detroit-based coalition that offers tutoring and information to improve literacy. 

AND

Macomb Literacy Partners

16480 Hall Road

Clinton Township  MI  48038

Phone:  586-286-2750

Website:  www.macombliteracy.org

AND 

Oakland Literacy Council

2550 S. Telegraph Road  Suite 103

Bloomfield HIlls  MI  48302

Phone:  248-253-1617

Website:  http://oaklandliteracy.net

AND

Siena Literacy Center 

16800 Trinity  (Campus of Christ the King Catholic Church)

Detroit  MI  48219

Phone:  313-532-8404

Website:  http://sienaliteracy.org 

Detroit Urban League 

Main Office: 

208 Mack Avenue 

Detroit MI   48201 

Phone:  313-832-4600

AND

Family and Community Development 

15770 James Couzens 

Detroit MI  48238

Website:  www.detroiturbanleague.org

Addressing early literacy gaps, the Urban League has developed Read and Rise, a parent 

mobilization effort around early literacy support, and development in urban areas.

Madonna University’s Southwest (Detroit) Women’s Educational Empowerment Program (SWEEP)

5716 Wellness Bldg.

5716 Michigan Avenue                         

Detroit  MI  48210

Phone:  313-965-5334

SWEEP assists aspiring students to overcome economic challenges and achieve a college education, leading to a more successful future.  In our free workshops, students learn about computer use, college-level writing, making college affordable, and balancing the demands 

of family, work and school.  All services are bilingual.  

Children’s Outreach Program        

5716 Wellness

5716 Michigan Ave.

Detroit  MI  48210

Phone:  313-896-1642

Offers year-round and full-day early childhood education and childcare.  Services are provided 

at the center at 5716 Wellness and through home-based programs.  Children’s Outreach is a 

faith-based organization offering an educational curriculum that meets Head Start performance standards.  Childcare is affordable and the cost is adjusted based on income and parental involvement.   The center provides a multicultural environment. 

Central Detroit Christian Community Development         

8840 Second Ave.

Detroit  MI  48202

Phone:  313-873-0064

Website:  http://centraldetroitchrisitian.org

Each week, nearly 125 students attend the Breakthrough Enrichment Program hosted by CDC 

and an incredible team of nearly 25 volunteers! On Tuesdays from 6-8 pm, Breakthrough meets 

at Blessed Sacrament Community Center at 150 Belmont. Transportation is provided to and from 

the enrichment program for children in our service area. During their time there, the children are 

first served dinner, then go through a three-part rotation of creative arts, academic enrichment, 

and Bible time.

AND

Tutoring for K-5 

An incredibly successful program has been CDC’s Saturday Tutoring Program. CDC provides remedial educational tutoring for grades K-5th through one-on-one interaction with a volunteer 

tutor. Reading and math are the primary focus of the Tutoring program with other subjects to 

follow as we have knowledgeable volunteer tutors come on board.

South Eastern Michigan Indians, Inc.        

26641 Lawrence 

Center Line, MI 48015

Phone: 586-756-1350

Email: Semii1975@yahoo.com

Website: www.semii1975.org

G.E.D. preparation offered. 

Arab American Chaldean Council          

ACC Artisan & Adult Learning Center

55 W. Seven Mile Road

Detroit MI  48203

Phone:  313-369-4700

Website:  www.myacc.org

Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Service Centers

455 W. Fort Street

Detroit  MI  48226

Phone:  313-962-9675

AND

707 W. Milwaukee Avenue

Detroit  MI  48202

Phone:  313-873-8231

AND 

5555 Conner Avenue 

Detroit  MI  48213 

Phone:  313-579-4925

Website:  www.detroitmiworks.com

Meet with a Career Advisor at one of our One-Stop Service Centers to see how you can get FREE assistance including improving your Math and Reading skills (even if you already have your GED 

or High School Diploma), OR complete High School OR studying for & taking your GED.  You can also get help that includes job placement, career counseling, professional development and access to training opportunities.  

VISIONS G.E.D. Testing Center

18985 Biltmore Street

Detroit MI  48235

Phone: 313-838-3801

Email:  info@visionsged.com

Website:  www.visionsged.com

Visions is a non-profit, official G.E.D. Testing Center whose mission is to provide individuals 

without a high school diploma with an opportunity to earn an official G.E.D. certificate in a comfortable and caring environment.  Testing is available every day of the week and no 

appointment is necessary.  $40 to take the ENTIRE test. 

Downriver Community Conference

15100 Northline Road

Southgate MI  48195

Phone:  734-362-3481

Website:  www.dccwf.org

Michigan Works! One-Stop Service Center, Job Search Skills Training, Career Resources 

Center, On-the-Job Training, Job placement and training (WFI Act), GED preparation. 

AND

Michigan Works! YOUTH PROGRAM       

Downriver Resource Center

15100 Northline Road  Suite 180

Southgate MI  48195

Phone:  734-362-7031 (Lynette)  OR  734-362-7032  (Danielle) 

Earn you G.E.D. or High School diploma.  For out-of-school youth ages 17 to 21 years old.  

17 year olds can participate with signature of parent or legal guardian.  

The Guidance Center 

13101 Allen Road

Southgate MI  48195

Phone:  734-785-7702

Website:  www.guidance-center.org

AND

The Guidance Center Head Start / Administrative Offices

35408 Beverly Road

Romulus MI  48174

Phone:  734-785-7702

Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive preschool program for children from low-income families, foster children, and children with disabilities ages 3-4 years old.  It serves children and their families in Downriver and western Wayne County at multiple sites.  See website for its multiple locations!

AND

The Guidance Center Family Resource Center

Walter White Community Resource Center

550 Eaton 

River Rouge MI 

Phone:  734-785-7705  ext. 7835

Offers free G.E.D. tutoring for anyone 17 and older.  They will help you prepare to take the GED exam.

AND

Even Start–A Family Learning Community

15601 Northline Road

Southgate MI  48195

Phone:  734-785-7705  ext. 7112

A FREE family literacy program designed to help low-income parents of children up to age 8 

reach their goal of earning a G.E.D. 

AND

Parents As Teachers (PAT)

In-home child development and education program that prepares infants and young children 

for success in school. 

AND

Family Resource Center

Phone:  734-785-7705 ext. 7361 & ext. 7021

Lending and resource library, educational play groups, parent/child play groups, parent 

education and interest groups, and other classes such as Positive Discipline and Infant Massage. 

AND

The Guidance Corner Bookstore 

15601 Northline Road

Southgate MI  48195

Website:  www.guidance-center.org

Full service bookstore that provides comprehensive resources on behavioral health issues 

for children, adults and families.  Online ordering only!!

AND

FREE adult-child interaction Playgroups at The Guidance Centers Community Resource Centers. These are for caregivers (or others) and their toddlers and preschoolers (0-5 yrs.) These are FREE GROUPS to residents of Wayne County. These playgroups include ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, DISCUSSIONS, OPEN PLAY, STORY TIMES, SNACKS, SINGING and SONGS, and INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS. We have 7 locations Downriver, all groups lasting 1 1/2 hrs. Call today for openings:

Belleville:  734-785-7705 x 7529

Flat Rock (waiting list):  734-785-7705 x7620

Lincoln Park:  734-785-7705 x7421

River Rouge:  734-785-7705 x7835

Romulus/Van Buren:  734-785-7705 x7529

Southgate:  734-785-7705 x7191

Taylor:  734-785-7705 x7420

Wayne County Health & Family Services Head Start

30712 Michigan Ave.

Westland MI  48186

Phone:  734-727-7074  OR   866-534-KIDS (5437)

Serves all of Wayne County outside the City of Detroit.  

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency 

Administrative Office:

2121 Biddle Ave.

Wyandotte MI  48192

Phone:  313-369-4600  OR  734-284-6999  (main number)

Website:  www.waynemetro.org

Offers Head Start classes in Highland Park, Hamtramck, and Harper Woods. 

AND

Also offers Even Start program in which Adult Education, Early Education and PACT Parent Education (Parent & Child Time Together) are offered.  To enroll, parents must be in need of additional basic education, GED or ESL education and have at least one child between the 

ages of 0 and seven years of age.  For this program call 313-369-460.   

Also see the listing at the top of the page for homeless youth! 

Starfish Family Services / Head Start

3000 Hiveley

Inkster MI  48141

Phone:  734-727-3159

Website:  www.starfishonline.org

Has Head Start  classes in Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Plymouth, Canton, Livonia, etc.

See second listing below!

Wayne-Westland Community Schools

36745 Marquette

Westland MI  48185

Phone: 734-419-2000

Operates Head Start classes in Wayne and Westland.

YMCA of Western-Wayne County

26279 Michigan Ave.

Inkster MI  48141

Phone:  313-561-4110

Operates Head Start classes in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Redford, South Redford and 

Westwood School District.

Flat Rock Community Education Literacy Program

28639 Division

Flat Rock MI  48134

Phone:  734-782-5173 

Teach Our Tots Early (TOTE)

24975 Van Horn

Brownstown MI  48195

Phone:  734-783-3322

Home-based intervention program serving the educational needs of eligible students 

with disabilities from birth to 3 years old.  Serves downriver communities. 

Downriver High School 

33211 McCann

Brownstown MI  48173

Phone:  734-379-4663

An alternative school for pregnant teens or teens who cannot adapt to regular high school.  

ALSO:  

Teen Parent Educational Programs

Lincoln Park:  313-389-0234

Southgate: 734-246-4633

Wyandotte:  734-246-1008

Centro Multicultural La Familia

35 W. Huron  Suite #500

Pontiac MI  48342

Phone:  248-858-7800

Email:  info@centromulticultural.org

Website:  www.centromulticultural.org

Provides ESL classes with the goal of increasing employment opportunities. 

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation

1211 Trumbull

Detroit MI  48216-1940

Phone:  313-967-4880                   

E-mail:  mkelty@dhdc1.org               

Website:  www.dhdc1.org

Provides literacy training, GED preparation classes, counseling,  ESL classes, parenting 

classes and Job Seeking & Placement services for the Hispanic population.  Classes held 

during the day and evening to accommodate working students. 

LASED (Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development)

4138 W. Vernor

Detroit MI  48209

Phone:  313-554-2025

Website:  http://www.lasedinc.org

Advocacy, information, referrals, translation and interpretation, tax assistance program

Romulus Adult Education / Van Buren Adult Education

39000 Superior

Romulus, MI  48174

Phone:  734-532-1950

GED tutoring, GED, High School Completion for age 20+.  FREE to students who do not have 

a high school diploma and who are 20 years old by Sept. 1st.  Serves Romulus, Van Buren, 

Sumpter, Belleville, and Taylor.  GED classes are also offered at Taylor Head Start.  Tuition varies.

Southgate Adult & Community Education &

The Advantage Academy Alternative High School 

14101 Leroy

Southgate, MI  48195

Phone:  734-246-4633

Website:  www.southgateadulted.org

Runs from 3rd week of August through the 3rd week of June, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free childcare, parent-child education and literacy,, high school diplomas, and vocational 

English as a second language class.  Serves Southeast Detroit to Grosse Ile.  Call for fees. 

&

Downriver Literacy Council 

Phone:  734-246-4633      Ask for the Literacy Program

Will evaluate your skills in Reading and/or Math and match you with a trained volunteer 

to help you improve your Reading or Math.  Tutoring is available for adults 18 and older. 

The Southgate Family Resource Center

15500 Howard

Southgate MI  48195

Phone:  734-246-7845

Provides a lending library of books and videos for families and helps parents network with 

other parents with similar concerns.  Open to any family member with a child in Southgate 

Schools.  

Leaps & Bounds Family Services            

Mt. Calvary 

8129 Packard

Warren MI  48089

Phone:  586-759-3895

Website:  www.leapsnbounds.org

Provides family education services through early literacy programs for families with children 

up to age 5,  adult education, G.E.D. program and career preparation, for residents of Northeast

Detroit, Warren, and all of Wayne & Macomb counties.

Starfish Family Services

Great Parents Great Start   (F.I.S.H,)

30000 Hiveley Road

Inkster, MI  48141

Phone: 734-595-0411 ext. 109                  (See Head Start listing above also!)

Website:  www.starfishonline.org

A literacy home visiting program for three-year old children and their families.  The program 

will offer Kindermusik classes and literacy home visits to help children develop their language 

and literacy skills, and to give parents an early introduction to what it means to be their child’s 

first and most important teacher.  Home visits and Kindermusik classes arranged to meet family needs.  No transportation provided.

Wayne RESA

Phone:  734-334-1300

Website:  www.resa.net

Give Your Child a GREAT start!  Dial 734-334-1475 and your child will hear a celebrity read 

one of three award-winning children’s books (stories change monthly). Tune in to your local 

school district education access channel for dates and times of programs that will help you 

learn how and why it is important to read to your child every day.

Wayne County Community College District      

Multiple locations in Taylor, Belleville and Detroit                     

Website:  www.wcccd.edu

FREE 16-week GED PREP classes held year-round from Monday through Thursdays from 

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The class book can be bought at the college bookstore for $26.  After  

taking the class, the G.E.D. test can be taken at a center in Detroit for only $30.  Tutoring, 

career counseling, associate degrees and certificates in 68 different programs.  Day and 

evening classes.  Grants, financial aid, etc. is available.  

Matrix Human Services

Administration Office:

120 Parsons Street

Detroit MI  48201

Phone:  313-831-1000  OR  313-873-0678

Website:  www.matrixhumanservices.org

Computer Lab Training

Epiphany Education Centers

Samaritan Center

Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance  

5555 Conner  (near Chandler Park)

Detroit MI 

Phone:  313-267-1830

Run by 7 retired Catholic nuns who provide instruction in reading & language arts

to grades 1st-8th.

Southwest Solutions

Adult Learning Lab and Wayne State University Harris Literacy Program 

4214 W. Vernor 

Detroit MI  48209

Phone:  313-451-8055

Website:  www.swsol.org

Helps adults improve their literacy, math and computer skills so they can be better qualified for employment. 

ProLiteracy Detroit           

12300 Morang Drive 

Detroit MI  48224

Phone: 313-872-7720

Email:  info@proliteracydetroit.org

Website:  www.proliteracydetroit.org

52 Literacy and tutoring sites have been established throughout Metro Detroit.  

Free one-to-one and small group tutoring services, after-school literacy programs 

for elementary school children, technology-based literacy instruction.  

FREE books for adults and children, family literacy projects.

Latino Family Services

3815 W. Fort Street

Detroit MI  48216

Phone:  313-841-7380

Website:  

GED & ESL classes

Cass Community Library          

Cass United Methodist Church

3901 Cass Ave.  Cass & Sheldon          

Detroit MI  48201   

Phone: 313-833-7730

Website:  www.casscommunity.com

Caregivers Ministry

2111 Woodward Ave.  #700

Detroit MI  48201

Phone:  313-964-5070  OR  800-676-5071

Email:  communications@cgcares.org

Website:  www.cgcares.org

Child & Family Institute

104 Lothrop Landing

Detroit MI  48202

Phone: 313-874-5820

Parent enrichment, la-related education: Street Law Program/Teaching Law in High School 

Program, Conflict Resolution: P.E.A.C.E. Program, alcohol and drug awareness, motivational speaking/concerts, After-School programming and professional development seminars.

S.E.M.C.A.      (multiple locations)

25363 Eureka Road

Taylor MI  48180

Phone:  800-285-WORKS  OR  TTY 800-649-3777

Email:  info@semca.org

Website:  www.semca.org/pal.htm

The Partnership for Adult Learning (PAL) provides an opportunity for adult students to achieve education levels equivalent to those of high-school graduates by improving reading, writing, 

and mathematic skills.  The instruction is tailored to the individual needs of students and consists of these five components:  Adult Basic Literacy (instruction in reading, English, language arts, math and civics for adults without a high-school diploma), GED Test Preparation, Workforce Readiness, English as a Second Language, and High School Completion (designed to fulfill the requirements for a high school diploma for the residents of Wayne and Monroe counties, excluding the city of Detroit).

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan           14 Locations in 3 Counties

26777 Halsted Road  #100

Farmington Hills MI  48331-3560

Phone: 248-473-1400

Website:  www.bgcsm.org

Call for current hours!  Homework & Career Help, Character & Leadership Programs, the Arts, 

Health & Life Skills

Services for Older Citizens

17150 Waterloo

Grosse Pointe MI  48230

Phone:  313-882-9600

Website:  http://www.socauction.org

Computer classes on Friday afternoons.  

Ask for ext. 245  OR  Email:  socmaryrose@yahoo.com

English Language Institute

Wayne State University

351 Manoogian Hall

Detroit MI  48202

Phone:  313-577-2729

Email:  eliwsu@wayne.edu

Website:  www.eli.wayne.edu

Offers the fastest way to improve communication skills in English.  The ELI is the only 

intensive English language program in the metropolitan Detroit area.  Helps students 

at all levels of English proficiency with their reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and 

listening comprehension.

Community Literacy Council

Starkweather School

550 N. Holbrook

Plymouth, MI  48170

Phone: 734-416-4906

Email:  commlit@pccs.k12.mi.us

Website:  http://plymouthlibrary.org/~literacy/

Life Institute of Family Education

Phone:  313-342-0006

Provides relationship-skills training, marriage preparation and financial literacy 

for adults and youth.

First Presbyterian Church

2799 West Road

Trenton MI  48183

Phone:  734-676-1510

ESL classes every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (free)

Joy Baptist Church

37055 Joy Road

Westland MI  48185

Phone:  734-425-0466

Website:  www.joybaptist.com

Has a literacy ministry and is free of charge.

Operation Get Down, Inc.

10100 Harper Avenue

Detroit MI  48213

Phone:  313-921-9422

Email:  admin@operationgetdown.org

Website:  http;//operationgetdown.org

This program offers free adult education classes that are open to the community.  

Classes include: general education diploma preparation and adult basic education, 

job placement assistance for G.E.D. graduates, hands-on computer training and 

computer-assisted learning tools, and Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous 

meetings.  

LENAWEE COUNTY

Community Action Agency

400 West South

Adrian  MI  49221

Phone: 517-263-7861  OR  800-438-1845

Email:  info@caajih.org

Website:  www.caajih.org

Parent Programs, Fatherhood Initiative, ESL & Literacy programs.

MACOMB COUNTY

Mentoring Solutions of Warren  

27500  Cosgrove       

Warren MI  48902

Phone:  586-294-8449

Email:  info@mentoringsolutions.org

Website:  www.mentoringsolutions.org

Macomb Literacy Partners              (See Reading Works above under Metro Detroit)

16480 Hall Road 

Clinton Twp., MI  48038

Phone:  586-286-2750

Email:  read@macombliteracy.org

Website:  www.macombliteracy.org

Agency is at Wayne State University’s Macomb Education Center on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College.  Tutoring is provided year-round throughout Macomb County.  Adults 18 and older who are living, working or going to school in Macomb County and functioning at an eighth-grade level or below who need help with reading, writing or English as a second language (ESL).  Free one-on-one tutoring is provided by trained volunteers one to two hours per week at a public location mutually convenient to the learner and tutor.   

Leaps & Bounds Family Services           

Mt. Calvary 

8129 Packard

Warren MI 48089

Phone: 586-759-3895

Website:  www.leapsnbounds.org

Provides family education services through early literacy programs for families with children 

up to age 5, adult education, G.E.D. program and career preparation, for residents of Northeast

Detroit, Warren, and all of Wayne & Macomb counties.

MONROE COUNTY

Project READ

Monroe Intermediate School District

1101 S. Raisinville Road

Monroe MI  48161

Phone:  734-242-5799 ext. 1325

Tutoring for literacy and improving others reading skills, Assisting with GED preparation, ESL.   

Must be a Monroe County resident and be age 20 or older, must provide own transportation.

S.E.M.C.A. (multiple locations)

25363 Eureka Road

Taylor MI 48180

Phone: 800-285-WORKS   OR  TTY 800-649-3777

Email:  info@semca.org

Website:  www.semca.org/pal.htm

The Partnership for Adult Learning (PAL) provides an opportunity for adult students to achieve education levels equivalent to those of high-school graduates by improving reading, writing, 

and mathematic skills. The instruction is tailored to the individual needs of students and consists 

of these five components: Adult Basic Literacy (instruction in reading, English, language arts, math and civics for adults without a high-school diploma), GED Test Preparation, Workforce Readiness, English as a Second Language, and High School Completion (designed to fulfill the requirements

 for a high school diploma for the residents of Wayne and Monroe counties, excluding the city of Detroit).

Arthur Lesow Community Center

120 Eastchester Street

Monroe MI  48161

Phone: 734-241-4313

Mentoring and tutoring for youth in elementary and middle school.

Monroe Center for Independent Living

40 N. Roessler

Monroe MI  48162

Phone:  734-242-5919

Website: monroecil.tripod.com/index.html

Free beginning and low-vision computer classes

Bedford Public Schools

Phone:  734-850-6050   

Offers both preparation classes & GED testing at a site in Temperance.  Classes meet on Monday 

& Wednesday nights from  6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and there is an attendance requirement.  If a person 

is a Michigan resident over the age of 20 and can  commit to attending those evenings, they are eligible for free classes.  If they meet the attendance requirements once they are in the program, 

they may also get “free” testing.  Only a limited number of students are accepted each period.   

There is a $199 fee which covers all 5 tests, the registration appointment and two workshops 

(1 in Math and 1 in Writing).

OAKLAND COUNTY 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland County

1545 E. Lincoln

Royal Oak MI  48067

AND

881 Pinecrest 

Ferndale MI  48220

Phone:  248-544-4166

Website:  www.boysandgirls.us

Homework & Career help, Character & Leadership programs, Health & Life skills, the Arts.

Oakland Literacy Council

Phone:  248-253-1617

Phone: 248-232-4664

Email: info@oaklandliteracy.net

Website:  www.oaklandliteracy.org

Agency is on Telegraph Road at Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, but tutoring is provided 

at public locations convenient to the learner and tutor.  Adults 18 and older who are living, working, 

or going to school in Oakland County, functioning at an eight-grade level or below and who need help with reading, writing, or English as a second language (ESL).  Free one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, one to two hours per week at a mutually convenient public location.  

Workshops and activities are offered throughout the year for tutors and learners.  

Centro Multicultural La Familia 

35 W. Huron Street    Suite  #500

Pontiac MI  48342

Phone:  248-858-7800

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

Website:  www.centromulticultural.org

ESL classes.  Limited transportation within an 8 mile radius as well as limited child care. 

Grace Centers of Hope

35 E. Huron 

Pontiac, MI  48342

Phone:  248-334-2187

Website:  www.gracecentersofhope.org 

GED classes.

Bound Together

167 W. Pike Street

Pontiac MI  

Phone:  248-334-3827

Website:  http://boundtogetherpontiac.org 

Provides tutoring, mentoring and meals for elementary students 

every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon throughout 

the school year.  Also offers Art class every second Monday.  

South Oakland Shelter

431 N. Main Street

Royal Oak MI  48067

Phone:  248-546-6566

Website:  www.southoaklandshelter.org

Adult literacy, financial literacy as well as computer training classes. 

WASHTENAW COUNTY

Washtenaw Literacy

5577 Whittaker Road

Ypsilanti MI  48197

Phone:  734-879-1320

Website:  www.washtenawliteracy.org

Assistance with reading, GED, English as a second language (for those 16 yrs. and older), 

if you live or work in Washtenaw County.  FREE!

Ypsilanti Adult Community Education

2095 Packard

Ypsilanti MI  48197

Phone:  734-714-1240

High School Diploma and G.E.D.

Washtenaw County Community College Adult Transitions

4800 E. Huron River Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1610

Phone:  734-677-5006

Website:  www.wccnet.edu

Counselor on site.  FREE (to qualified applicants) workshops on GED & ASSET test preparation, entrance into campus programs, improving reading, writing and math skills, some job training programs.  Call for information about workshops!

Ypsilanti Student Literacy Corps

Eastern Michigan University

34 N. Washington

Ypsilanti MI  48197

Phone:  734-487-0243

Website:  www.emich.edu

Using E.M.U. faculty and pre-student teachers, provides after-school tutoring to elementary 

students in public housing sites in Ypsilanti..

Student Advocacy Center

1921 W. Michigan Avenue

Ypsilanti, MI  48197

Phone:  734-482-0489

Email:  contact@studentadvocacycenter.org

Website:  www.studentadvocacycenter.org 

Provides free, non-legal advocacy to students (and their parents) who are eligible 

for general and special public education programs.

Father Patrick Jackson House Program

1014 S. Main

Ann Arbor, MI  48104

Phone:  734-761-1440

Email:  fpjhdirector@csswashtenaw.org

Website:  www.csswashtenaw.org

Literacy classes for young women under 18 who are pregnant.

The Neutral Zone

310 E. Washington

Ann Arbor, MI  48104

Phone:  734-214-9995

Email:  info@neutral-zone.org

Website:  www.neutral-zone.org

Offers Literacy classes, music, art and Leadership programs as well as a “Chillin’ Drop In” 

program.