[Michlib-l] Author David maraniss Visiting Michigan Libraries Next Week!

[Donna Olson]

New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner, *David
Maraniss *– author of *Once Upon a Great City: A Detroit Story* – will pay
a special visit to five Michigan cities after Memorial Day. Be sure to take
advantage of this opportunity. Bring your friends, colleagues and family!

*Tuesday, May 31, 2016 *

Event:                                   St. Clair County Library

6:30 PM                                @ *St. Clair County Administration
Bldg*

*              Donald Dodge Auditorium*

              200 Grand River, Port Huron, MI

 *Wednesday, June 1, 2016*

Event:                                  Troy Public Library

7:00 PM                                @ *Troy Community Center*

             3179 Livernois Road, Troy, MI 48083

*Thursday, June 2, 2016*



Event:                                 Grosse Pointe Public Library

7:00 PM                                @ *Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Auditorium*

                                                 32 Lake Shore Drive,
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

 *Saturday, June 4, 2016*

Event:                               Saline District Library
2:00 PM                            @555 North Maple Road, Saline, MI 48176


*Sunday, June 5, 2016*

Event:                               Salem South Lyon District Library
2:00pm-3:00                   @ *The Lyon Theater*
(doors open 1:00)              126 E. Lake Street, South Lyon, MI 48178

            Maraniss is visiting as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2016
“Michigan Notable Authors Tour". Several venues will have his books
available for purchase for signing.

            “It’s a literary treat to have David Maraniss in our community,
sharing his captivating work with our friends and neighbors in such an
open, accessible way,” said Doreen Hannon, director of the Salem-South Lyon
District Library. “Michigan is home to some of the best stories and
storytellers found anywhere in the country.  An author of David Maraniss’
caliber here, in our city, will make it an afternoon to remember. We are
very fortunate to be chosen as one of David's five Michigan venues. It is a
tribute to our communities”

            “This year’s Michigan Notable Books delve into wonderfully
diverse topics and offer something of interest for just about everyone,”
said State Librarian Randy Riley.  “The tour offers the opportunity for
book enthusiasts in many corners of the state to join in the conversation
about what constitutes ‘great writing’ and to hear from some of the Great
Lakes region’s most beloved authors.”

            *David Maraniss* was born in Detroit just in time for him to
witness the city at its most influential.  Maraniss, an associate
editor at *The
Washington Post*, is a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and won the
Pulitzer for national reporting in 1993 for his newspaper coverage of then
presidential candidate Bill Clinton.  He was also part of The Washington
Post team that won the 2008 Pulitzer for the newspaper’s coverage of the
Virginia Tech shooting.  He has won several notable awards for his writing
including: the Anthony Lukas Book Prize, the Frankfort Book Prize, the
Eagleton Book Prize, the Ambassador Book Prize, and the Latino Book Prize

            Michigan Notable Books is designed to promote reading and raise
awareness of Michigan’s literary heritage.  The program annually selects 20
of the most outstanding books published in that year – titles that are
reflective of Michigan's diverse ethnic, historical, literary and cultural
experience.

            The 2016 Michigan Notable Books program and tour are made
possible thanks to the generous support of the Library of Michigan, the
Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Department of Education, the
Michigan Humanities Council, Meijer, and the Michigan Center for the Book.
Media Sponsors are Mittenlit.com, City Pulse, *Dome*, Queue Advertising and
Tom Gennara Photography.

Donna Olson
Head of Adult Services
Salem-South Lyon District Library | 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI
48178
Phone: (248) 437-6431 - ext. 201 | Fax: (248) 437-6593
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