Please see the 2013 Michigan Reads press release attached! The Library of Michigan and the East Lansing Public Library will be kicking off the 2013 program on Monday, September 9th with author Leslie Helakoski and live sheep. We will be promoting the program through September and October with 11 more library and school visits with Leslie throughout the state. All the program kits have been mailed to public libraries, K-2 school buildings, Head Start and Great Start Readiness programs. As you do your children's programming this fall, please include Michigan Reads. Send us pictures and stories as well! 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>