Hey Mibrarians*: The deadline is quickly approaching for nominating this year's Michigan Author Award<http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/> winner. This award is given to an author who (1) is from Michigan or who has ties to the state, (2) has at least 3 published titles, (3) has a career of at least 5 years, and (4) is alive at the time of nomination. Think of it as a lifetime achievement award that can be won in less than a lifetime (past winners<http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/6/Michigan_Author_Award_Past_Winners_v2017.pdf>). As you're taking down your "Best Books" displays and anxiously awaiting the Michigan Notable Books announcement, nominate** your favorite Michigan author. More info: Criteria and Guidelines<http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/6/Michigan_Author_Award_Guidelines.pdf> or Submit Nominations<http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/>. Need to ponder your answers? Here's a downloadable Nomination Form<http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/6/MI_Author_Award_Nomination_Formv2018.docx>. The deadline's not until February 28, but don't wait! Put the committee to work. We're rip-roaring and ready to go. Kathryn Bergeron 2017-2018 Michigan Author Award Work Group Chair Proud Mibrarian *Mibrarian: Michigan librarian (?) ** Nominations do not have to come from librarians. Anyone can nominate. Feel free to pass the word to your book clubs, authors, friends, or anyone else. Kathryn A. Bergeron Lead Librarian Oshtemo Branch Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7986 [cid:7D19ECAD-BEC5-41D4-9CB4-BEBBB83463A8]