June 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Laptop Rehab
by Maggie Weddell 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

Does anyone know of an organization (preferably MI based) who rehabs old laptops for donation to people in need? Thanks!

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Join us on Friday for a dialogue about creatively and innovatively connecting communities to the internet in a post-pandemic world
by Pam Seabolt 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

We invite you to join MCLS staff for the next dialogue and discussion in our weekly series of conversations around the environment we find ourselves working in right now and what opportunities might exist as we move forward. This week we continue our discussion by taking a look at how libraries can build on and expand new and creative ways to provide internet connectivity in communities. Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we innovate ways to create our post-pandemic future. Join us this week Friday, June 12 at 11:00 EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you on Friday! ************************** Pamela Seabolt Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [signature_562772761]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_1471400447] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_416909042] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Donation Walls
by Tracy Logan 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

Hi All, I hope your re-opens are going well! On an unrelated note, does anyone have a policy pertaining to their donation wall they would be willing to share? Thank you! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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director search re-opened
by Melissa Malcolm 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

Hi all-- Today was supposed to be my first day of retirement, but alas, our first attempt at finding a new director didn't work out and the board has re-opened our job search with the help of a consultant this time. The starting salary range has also been increased. I have discovered during this time of great disruption that my opinions of my board and staff are really not pie-in-the-sky. Staff was paid while the libraries were closed (thank you, Board!) and now that we're starting curbside pickup, I have staff so happy and excited to be back despite operating in a totally new fashion. I am one lucky woman to be working for a few months longer with these wonderful humans. New posting: https://library.lapeer.org/about-us/employment/ldl-director-posting.pdf Closing date is July 5 and electronic submission is required. Please send to me at melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org Thanks! melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library "Where your story begins." 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 <callto:810.664.9521> ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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OverDrive Sale to KKR Completed
by Jim Flury 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

Good Morning, The sales transaction of OverDrive from Rakuten to private equity firm KKR [ https://www.kkr.com/businesses/kkr-portfolio?page=Private_Equity | https://www.kkr.com/businesses/kkr-portfolio?page=Private_Equity ] has been completed. As you can see KKR owns an extensive portfolio of companies, among them RB Media [ https://rbmediaglobal.com/ | https://rbmediaglobal.com/ ] With both companies now under the same umbrella as it were it will be interesting to see what if any changes will be forthcoming for one or the other, or both. Here are a few articles regarding the completion of the transaction: [ https://www.crainscleveland.com/technology/new-chapter-begins-overdrive-par… | https://www.crainscleveland.com/technology/new-chapter-begins-overdrive-par… ] [ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kkr-completes-acquisition-of-overd… | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kkr-completes-acquisition-of-overd… ] [ https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/a… | https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/a… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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STAR Net STEAM Equity Project webinar
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

From: Brooks Mitchell, STAR Net Libraries Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know about an upcoming webinar<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgPyTFsTS2-8jLjZ7SRVcg> that will walk you through the two-step application process for an exciting new project, the STAR Net STEAM Equity Project<http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/steamequity>. I'll place more information about the project below, but in short, this project is seeking 12 creative librarians/library workers to lead their libraries’ participation in a project at the intersection of transforming library services, gender equity and cultural inclusion (especially with Latino families), STEAM learning and positive youth development. We are encouraging librarians/library workers that work in the following context to apply: * Public libraries in rural communities in the United States and its territories are eligible. * For the purposes of this project, rural libraries are defined as those serving communities of under 25,000, and significant Latino population as a percentage greater than the 9% national average for rural America (USDA Rural America at a Glance, 2018 Edition<https://spacescience.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/STEAMEquity/_layouts/15/Doc…>). * Libraries that serve significant Latino populations are strongly encouraged to apply. * The project team uses the term “Latino” but acknowledges that communities and individuals may identify as Latino/a/x, Hispanic, Chicano/a, or a variety of other terms. Eligibility will be determined through the Notice of Intent<https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=AMALA> process, based on community characteristics and library capacity. Registration<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgPyTFsTS2-8jLjZ7SRVcg>: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgPyTFsTS2-8jLjZ7SRVcg Date: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2020 Time: 3:00 pm ET / 2 pm CT / 1 pm MT / 12 pm PT / 11 am AKDT / 9 am HST Description: In this free webinar, learn how to apply for an opportunity to engage your community in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) through your library services and collaborations. Join us to learn more about the STAR Library Network’s STEAM Equity Project, an incredible effort to help public library workers in small and rural communities offer outstanding, culturally responsive STEAM programming and exhibitions for their patrons, especially often-underreached Latino populations. In this session, you will meet the project partners, learn about the project timeline and how to apply to become a participating library, and learn about STEAM programming that you can bring to your library today. This project will have a unique two-step application process: we are asking interested libraries to submit a short Notice of Intent (NOI) now to determine eligibility and a full application later in the year. The STEAM Equity Project is offered by the American Library Association’s (ALA) Public Programs Office and Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services, in collaboration with the National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (project lead), Twin Cities PBS (TPT) and their SciGirls program, the Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI), and the Educational Development Center (EDC). More Information on this Project STAR Net STEAM Equity Project: http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/steamequity FAQ: http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/steamequity/faq

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Program Recommendation: Robert W. Fieseler, author of "Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation"
by Maria Williams 09 Jun '20

09 Jun '20

Dear Michlib- If you are seeking an author for a virtual event I'd like to recommend Robert W. Fieseler, acclaimed debut author of the book *Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation <https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631491641>*. The book tells the story of the 1973 arson fire at the Up Stairs Lounge in New Orleans that was the largest mass murder of queer people in American history prior to the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. It won the 2019 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime as well as Lambda Literary's Judith A. Markowitz Award for Emerging LGBTQ Writers. ALA named it a Stonewall Honor Book in Nonfiction. Mr. Fieseler was lovely to work with and was an engaging, knowledgeable speaker. Our event with him was through the library's Instagram page, but he is amenable to other virtual platforms. We paid his honorarium with money donated from an endowment fund. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, or you may contact him directly by email at wordbobby(a)gmail.com. I wish you all good luck and strength of spirit as you prepare your libraries to reopen to patrons in the coming weeks! Warm regards, M. Maria Williams, MLIS Head of Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4651 http://www.baldwinlib.org Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Summer Library Programming 2020 update - Imagine Your Story
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Jun '20

09 Jun '20

Hello Summer Library Program Planners, I know I've been sending out a lot of emails. So, I wanted to send one on summer library programming alone, just so it was all in one spot. Can you believe it's June already? Most of this is refresher information but I do have 1 new announcement: LM's got themed Reading Logs<https://bit.ly/LMlogs2020>!!! Woo-hoo! Very exciting. You can edit your library information in (or add a reading suggestions), then just print or email it to families. Don't forget, CSLP materials are available to all public libraries in Michigan thanks to IMLS. If you don't have an account at www.CSLPreads.org<http://www.CSLPreads.org>, or forgot the manual access code, then please contact me. Okay, here are those resources I wanted to highlight: * CSLP National Summer Reading Champion is Carmen Agra Deedy and she has 2 PSA videos<https://youtu.be/iFDyKbKYw0c> as well as Facebook Stories<https://www.facebook.com/carmenagradeedy> (posted Fridays at Noon all summer long)! Infographics<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wPamov4gKxukUhP4owBMDfLztRnMzKO4?us…> are also available for sharing her programs on social media. * Teen Video Challenge: https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2020-teen-video-challenge/ - entries due August 7th. Great thing to encourage teens to get creative and maybe highlight how they "reimagined" this summer! * The CSLP Toolkit for Social Media<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> for 2020's Summer Library Program - "Imagine Your Story!" Please feel free to schedule social media posts on your library's social networks using the samples provided. Graphics are available in your digital manual under file folder 09 as "Social Media Files." #ImagineYourStory and #LibrariesImagine are the official hashtags for 2020, plus in Michigan I encourage you to use #MiSummerReads. * Read Up!<https://w3.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2020_SFSP_Read_Up_Gu…> CSLP has created a guide for Summer Food Service Program sites<https://w3.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2020_SFSP_Read_Up_Gu…> with enrichment activities that support summer reading, with support from the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. * Reading Logs for editing: https://bit.ly/LMlogs2020. How do I edit a pdf? Answer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/how-to/pdf-editor-pdf-files.html. * 2020 Updated CSLP Posters for printing in-house or at a local professional printer: http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP. All additional artwork by the amazing children's illustrator LeUyen Pham, and support graphics, are found in the online manual. * PSA's - there are some more generic PSA's<https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/> from CSLP that may or may not work for your library during this unique summer. * Early Literacy Playlist<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhd2CFVTcfk&list=PLe3krHkVt7MaXzw65rsy9HUZb…> - sing and play along with supports from the 2020 EL manual right on YouTube! * MeL also has great #ImagineYourStory eResources and eBooks: https://bit.ly/MeLSummerReading * Archived webinars<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245-…> from LM include "DIY Puppets and Props<https://youtu.be/-5lNFhT0UTQ>" with Jenifer Strauss recorded in May, and the Youth Services Advisory Council's "Imagine Your Story<https://youtu.be/WrHglCmfszI>," recorded in January. * Online summer library programming platforms? LM contracts with Demco to offer your library a Wandoo Reader site, if you don't have an online platform please contact me. Wandoo Reader's themed game characters and CSLP banners are up and ready. * A link to the Summer Library Program Survey will be posted to listservs in July. Details on the Q's for that survey coming soon, however the questions are always similar to your annual state aid report, so please keep track of your program numbers as always. Thanks to CSLP and support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. I'm probably forgetting something, but I know how to find your inbox... Have a great weekend and #ImagineYourStory! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [2020 Imagine Your Story Banner]

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Register Now for Virtual Pop-Up Conference: Adult Learners - Tailoring Library Services - July 27
by Platts, Barbara 09 Jun '20

09 Jun '20

The Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association (MHSLA) and the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) invite you to attend our first ever-joint MHSLA/MiALA Pop-Up Conference! This will be an entirely virtual conference with free registration for MHSLA and MiALA members! ● When: Monday, July 27, 2020; 10:00AM - 2:30PM (with a 1 hour break for lunch) ● Where: Virtual via Zoom ● What: Learn how academic, academic medical, and hospital libraries around the state are tailoring library services to meet the needs of our adult learners! The day will feature a two-hour continuing education course on “Generational Learners” followed by two panel discussions. Panel discussion topics: * Teaching learners at different education levels * Accommodating learners through collections, services, and accessibility See the registration page for speaker details. Registration: This will now be an all-virtual conference via Zoom! ● MiALA/MHSLA Member: FREE, but please register<https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=2038…> ● Non-Member: $10 For more information and to register, visit the conference information page: Michigan Academic Library Association<https://www.miala.org/adult_learners.php> Registration is open through Monday, July 13. Thank you on behalf of the MHSLA/MiALA Partnership Task Force! We look forward to seeing you there! ● Jennifer Bowen, University of Detroit Mercy ● Diane Gardner, McLaren Hospital Flint ● Heather Ladiski, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services ● Helen Look, University of Michigan ● Barbara Platts, Munson Healthcare ● Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University ● Jessica Sender, Michigan State University ● Stephanie Swanberg, Oakland University

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Michigan Humanities June 2020 e-news
by Katie Wittenauer 09 Jun '20

09 Jun '20

Greetings from Michigan Humanities, Please see below for our June e-news, which includes details about our upcoming grants and program workshop on June 18, upcoming deadlines for Museum on Main Street applications and Humanities Awards nominations, and more grant and program updates! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=fa850673-e4f4-402e-9cc8-3ccb9e066989&a=1102142…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/3dd6b6bd-38ee-4553-82f6-05547…] Michigan Humanities News June 2020 Message from our President [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/47767f6c-992a-413b-a898-f27f6…] Dear Humanities Friends, Recently, we made a statement regarding the racism and social injustice that continue to plague our country. Michigan Humanities is more committed than ever to connecting people to better serve all of humanity, and we stand together against oppression. Through listening, advancing understanding and equity, and truly learning from history, we are committed to real, systemic change. In the weeks and months ahead, we will continue seeking out and sharing resources that can help us strengthen the ways we listen, understand, advance equity, and learn from history. We have been paying close attention to the intentional, thoughtful work of our partners across the state and the wide range of humanities collaborations that are underway. We strive to build an environment where all voices can be heard and everyone's human experience can be shared. At a recent MH Board of Directors meeting, we discussed important aspects of our work, and the creative ways we can provide programs and grants despite the pandemic. In May, we were able to provide organizations with a record amount of grant funding, totaling over $860,000 in awards. A total of 306 applications were received for Michigan HOPE Grants emergency funds with a total of more than 2.5 million dollars in requests; 116 grants were awarded totaling $660,000. Additionally, following the review of 48 applications, 16 Humanities Grants totaling $204,284 were awarded. You can read more about each grant opportunity in the e-news below. We are here to support organizations around the state in their humanities work, and to provide programs that foster a deeper understanding of each other. I’ve never been more proud to be a part of Michigan Humanities. I hope you are, too. Shelly Hendrick Kasprzycki President & CEO Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) grant funding [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/a23c6e04-ae7c-443f-98c8-652f5…] In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Humanities provided over 100 grantees from across the state with CARES Act relief for general operating support. Additional details will be shared in the weeks ahead. Funding for Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan. Join us for a grants and programming workshop [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/8810203e-cb62-4f82-9363-9e848…] Michigan Humanities will host an online workshop focused on the grant and program opportunities available to Michigan non-profits from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 18. Join us on Zoom by registering here.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> A link for the meeting will be sent to your email address. Grant opportunities that will be discussed during the workshop include: * Humanities Grants * Action Grants * Arts and Humanities Touring Grants (a partnership with the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs) Programs by Michigan Humanities that will be explored include: * Great Michigan Read * Museum on Main Street * Poetry Out Loud We will also walk through our online grants and programs portal to help you create your online profile and navigate the dashboard. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/0415de12-e84d-47fc-93ef-8cb96…] Applications for summer Arts and Humanities Touring Grant performances are now open Arts and Humanities Touring Grants are now open for performances that will take place between June 1 and August 15. Funds may be used to pay artists that provide virtual programming. Applications are considered in the order they are received, and the application window will remain open until all funds are committed. Browse the artist directory<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> and apply for the grant<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…>, or you can learn more about the Arts and Humanities Touring Grant program on our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> and view sample application questions<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…>. If you have any questions please feel free to email Director of Federal and State Grants, Jennifer Rupp, at jrupp(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jrupp@mihumanities.org>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/787d7ef0-fa43-4ff7-b5a7-f5345…] Apply by July 16 to bring the Smithsonian to your community Michigan Humanities partners with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program to bring high-quality Smithsonian traveling exhibitions to Main Street museums, historical societies, and other small-town cultural venues across the country. The latest MoMS exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, is coming to Michigan in 2021 and poses questions and historic content around America’s democratic system, voter representation, social justice, and more. Six host communities will have the opportunity to host the exhibit rent-free for six weeks. Learn more about Voices and Votes<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> and apply to become a host site<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> by July 16, or email Director of Grants, James Nelson, at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>. Spring 2020 Humanities Grants have been awarded [Flint Youth Film Festival] We are pleased to announce $204,284 in grants to 16 Michigan organizations in support of public humanities programming. The 16 projects were selected from 48 eligible applications to Humanities Grants, which support projects exploring history, theater, reading, education, and community identity in Michigan. See all of the spring, 2020, grant recipients.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> Save the date for the upcoming Flint Youth Film Festival<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> -- a fall, 2019 Humanities Grant recipient -- when it moves to an online format for this summer's screenings and awards ceremony. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/c4468622-6bb2-4d28-b895-3dd51…] Submit your Humanities Grant draft proposal today! Fall 2020 Humanities Grant draft proposals are currently being accepted with a final application deadline of August 27. Visit the Humanities Grant website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> for additional information. Poetry Out Loud [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/4ed0bb64-4017-4f31-94b1-7be11…] This spring, Michigan Poetry Out Loud<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> students and teachers have been taking part in online workshops with poets and educators and continuing to share the power of poetry with us through written and spoken words. Students took part in an essay competition, submitted recorded recitations, and contributed to a video compilation that will be shared with all participants this month. We are continuing to celebrate the achievements and hard work of this year’s students and teachers, and are thrilled to announce the 2020 Poetry Out Loud essay, video recitation, and artwork contest winners below. Congratulations to all of this year's school champions on their outstanding achievements! Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of Michigan Humanities, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support is generously provided by Meijer and the Liesel Litzenburger Meijer Fund. Essays For our inaugural Poetry Out Loud essay contest, students reflected on the following questions: How has participating in the Poetry Out Loud program personally impacted you, your relationship to poetry, and your understanding of the poems you selected? Students includes examples of their interpretations and analysis, and crafted powerful essays that spoke to the program's personal impacts. This year's winning students are: First Place ($1,000): Roxy Sprowl, Grade 12 at Marquette Senior High School Teachers: Tanya Sprowl & Eric Hammerstrom Second Place ($500): Xavier Hernandez, Grade 12 at Melvindale High School Teacher: Michelle Meschke Third Place ($200): Soja Kureekkattil, Grade 11 at Rochester High School Teacher: Ashley Painter Fourth Place ($100): Mahbuba Sumiya, Grade 11 at Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine Teacher: Shannon Waite Video Recitations These four students had the highest total scores from the judges' review of their three video recitations. In alphabetical order, this year's winning students are: Elizabeth Ajaero, Grade 12 at University High School Academy Teacher: Torrie Maas Adeline Frazier, Grade 9 at Houghton High School Teacher: Julie Antilla Soja Kureekkattil, Grade 11 at Rochester High School Teacher: Ashley Painter Lizzy Shetler, Grade 11 at Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center Teacher: Teresa Scollon [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/2915da2d-1d8c-49c9-887a-91ea6…] Artwork Earlier this spring, we invited all Poetry Out Loud students to share artwork that represented the power of poetry and how it speaks to them. This year's winner and creator of the beautiful artwork displayed here is: Annie Vokes, Grade 12 at Yale High School Teachers: Alissa Nicol and Maria Gerardy Within her artist statement, Annie wrote: “In my artwork I wanted to convey how truly powerful and inspiring poetry can be. Poetry speaks to me in many different ways. Personally, I believe that each poem has its own unique message that varies from person to person because everyone has their own interpretations." Great Michigan Read [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/abc350f6-f70b-4716-a29c-26e7f…] The 2019-20 Great Michigan Read (GMR) is extending programming into late 2020 and early 2021 to accommodate rescheduled virtual and in-person events with Dr. Mona, author of this year's selection, What the Eyes Don't See. If you are interested in accessing this year's GMR materials online, remember that the reader's guide, teacher's guide, and additional resources are located here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…>. The August author events with partners in the Upper Peninsula have been cancelled due to necessary COVID-19 safety precautions, and updated event information will be available online<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> in the weeks ahead. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/a8090669-1336-4868-a8f2-80453…] In late May, Dr. Mona was part of an online conversation with the Merze Tate Explorers, a Great Michigan Read partner and GMR Action Grant recipient in Kalamazoo. As noted on their website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…>, girls taking part in Merze Tate Explorers programs "learn of the world and all it has to offer through college and career exploration, study abroad, and visits to Fortune 500 corporations where they meet women leaders." Thank you to Dr. Mona and Sonya Hollins for sharing several photos -- including the one at left -- of their engaging, inspiring conversation in progress! Our selection process for the next GMR is underway, and we want your ideas! Learn about the selection criteria and submit your ideas online<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…>. If you have questions about the Great Michigan Read, want to register as a partner, or apply for a GMR Action Grant, visit the GMR website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> or contact Director of Programs, Katie Wittenauer, at kwittenauer(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org>. Nominate your champion for the humanities [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/2673efd1-4144-4634-9681-9bd71…] Help us celebrate the important work that is being done in the humanities around our state! The Michigan Humanities Awards 2020 will take place virtually on September 16. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Outstanding Humanities Supporter – Corporate or Individual Recognizes corporations or individuals that have made a lasting contribution to the cultural life of their communities or our state through their active support of and involvement in promoting public humanities. Humanities Champion of the Year – Individual The person whose contributions result in outstanding public humanities impact in their community and in our state. An example would be humanities person (teacher, scholar, librarian, cultural leader) who has creatively and successfully brought humanities to the public forum. Community Impact Partner of the Year Universities, schools, libraries, community centers and organizations who have brought to life a book, humanities project, discussion or other humanities programs in an innovative or creative way, serving their community and our state. They have championed the value of public humanities and made a lasting contribution to the cultural life of Michigan. Visit us online to submit your nominations by August 1. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/34e5857a-cc2f-47b7-8cb6-818f9…] A round up of some of our favorite #MIHumanitiesatHome Check out some of our favorite #MIhumanitiesathome activities, tours, resources, and more from the last few weeks. * The Museum of Modern Art<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> * The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's Talking About Race online portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> * #HarryPotteratHome read along<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> * Larry Preston recommends <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> * Nancy DeJoy reads “Ourselves and One Another,” “At My Father’s Grave,” and “Freedom”<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…> Share how you're exploring and enjoying the humanities at home by tagging us on social media and using #MIHumanitiesatHome, or check out the full list of #MIHumanitiesatHome resources on our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FdTIlQ5X0AA9UJnoQK_N0wEVOYAPzAQSuhlrmTrFVFHf…>, updated every week. 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