[Michlib-l] You Are Invited to an Evening with Author Barbara J. Barton, "Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice In Michigan"

[Ann Marie Smith]

An Evening with Author Barbara J. Barton, "Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice
in Michigan"

Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm at the Pickford Community Library

 

We are honored to announce that the Pickford Community Library is hosting
author Barbara J. Barton as part of the Library of Michigan 2019 Michigan
Notable Book Tour. 

 

"Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan focuses on the history,
culture, biology, and economics surrounding the wild rice plant. The story
travels through time from the days before European expansion and winds its
way forward in and out of the logging and industrialization eras. It weaves
between the worlds of the Anishinaabek and Euro-American immigrants. Barton
discusses rice beds that once existed in Michigan, why many disappeared, and
the efforts to restore and protect the plant."  [excerpt from Library of
Michigan Press release]

 

Barbara J. Barton is an endangered species biologist; member of the State of
Michigan's wild rice working group, Michigan Water Environment Association,
and western Upper Peninsula's wild rice team; and academic affiliate of the
University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science and the Arts
Biological Station, where she collaborates on the state's wild rice map. She
was awarded the 2009 MSU Extension Diversity Award for her work with the
Michigan tribes on Manoomin. Her book was also awarded the Historical
Society of Michigan State History Award in 2018.

 

This event is free and open to the public; all are welcome.  Children 12 and
under must be accompanied by an adult.  Refreshments will be provided by the
Enlightened Page-Turners Book Club.  For more information, please contact us
at amsmith at uproc.lib.mi.us or 906-647-1288. The Pickford Community Library
is located at 230 East Main Street in downtown Pickford. We hope to see you
there.

 

 

 

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