Hey Mibrarians: (Imagine my best demolition derby announcer voice.) (Clears throat.) ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT! February 28 is the last day to nominate<http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/> the best. The Best. THE BEST Michigan authors for the Michigan Author Award. A recap from my last email: 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>). 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/> (scroll down). NOMINATE<http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/> NOW for the best. The Best. THE BEST Michigan Author! 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]