As part of the Michigan Reads! program, author Leslie Helakoski will be touring the state in September and October. She will be presenting to children at each public library and at a school at each location as well. Author Tour: * Monday, September 9th - East Lansing Public Library * Monday, September 16th - Putnam District Library (Nashville) * Wednesday, September 18th - Loutit District Library (Grand Haven) * Monday, September 23rd - Branch District Library (Coldwater) * Tuesday, September 24th - Buchanan District Library * Wednesday, September 25th - Grand Rapids Public Library * Tuesday, October 8th - Westland Public Library * Wednesday, October 9th - Genesee District Library - Fenton Branch * Thursday, October 10th - Harper Woods Public Library * Tuesday, October 15th - Crawford County Library (Grayling) * Wednesday, October 16th - Charlevoix Public Library * Thursday, October 17th - Superior District Library - Engadine Branch Thanks to all who responded to the spring survey about having a Michigan Reads author visit. As part of the annual program, the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation fund an author tour to twelve locations throughout the state. If one of the sites is near to your library, consider a visit! If you would like Leslie to visit your library and you are not part of the tour, please contact her through her website at www.helakoskibooks.com<http://www.helakoskibooks.com>. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>