Library of the Great Lakes GLGR Book Tour

Posted on by Lena Burdick

Great Lakes, Great Read author Sally Cole-Misch could be coming to a community near you! 

The Library of the  Great Lakes is launching a Great Lakes, Great Read book tour this fall!

Partnering with local libraries and organizations, we will customize a program that is right for you.

To learn more about the GLGR Book Tour, contact us or support the program directly.

To host your own author visit (in-person or virtual), visit the Great Lakes, Great Read website.

Check out a few of our book tour programs:

Thursday, September 12th, 2024
L’Anse, MI

Event Details

Flyer title: THE LIBRARY OF THE GREAT LAKES PRESENTS SALLY COLE-MISCH In collaboration with the KBIC Natural Resources Dept., Michigan Tech, and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College [Image of Sally Cole-Misch sitting outdoors in front of a lake.] Join award-winning author Sally Cole-Misch as she discusses her novel, The Best Part of Us, selected as this year’s Great Lakes Great Read. KBIC Elder Kathleen Smith will conduct a water ceremony prior to the event at 11 AM at the L’Anse Library. Another visit will take place at the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. This event is open to the public, lunch is provided. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 11 AM–2 PM 770 N. MAIN ST, L’ANSE Questions? Contact Cecelia Waara at: cwaara1@kbocc.edu Learn more at greatlakesgreatread.org [Image of the book cover: The Best Part of Us by Sally Cole-Misch, featuring a peaceful lake and mountain scene.] [Great Lakes Great Read logo at the bottom: A green wave-like design and blue text reading “Great Lakes GREAT READ.”] Small print at bottom: The Great Lakes Great Read is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Great Lakes Writers’ Collaborative.

Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Copper Harbor, MI

Event Details

Simple Pleasures Book Club Conversation with Sally Cole-Misch

Logo of a house wearing glasses with the door ajar for Grandpa's Barn Books in Historic Copper Harbor

Monday, September 16th, 2024
Hancock, MI

Event Details
Flyer title: 2024–2025 LSSI All Team Kick-Off Connect, Understand, & Cherish Dinner & Dialogue with Author, Sally Cole-Misch [Background image: Clear water and shoreline of Lake Superior] [Logo in top right corner: Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, with a stylized map of Lake Superior and the text:] CONNECTING SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES in the stewardship of Lake Superior and its watershed. Main body text: K–12 teachers & community partners are invited to attend Connect, Understand, & Cherish, the LSSI All Team Kick-Off and Dinner & Dialogue featuring author Sally Cole-Misch, 2024–25 winner of the Great Lakes Great Read award. Reconnect with team members, meet new educators and community partners, and learn about upcoming professional learning and mini-grant opportunities. Date: Monday, Sept 16th, 2024 Time: 4:00 pm (Eastern) Dinner 4:30 – 6:00 Meeting & Book Signing Location: CCISD – Conference Room B 809 Hecla St. Hancock, MI virtual meeting option available [Yellow box on right side reads:] Teachers in attendance will receive a copy of the book, The Best Part of Us. [Photo of Sally Cole-Misch near bottom] [Logo at bottom: GREAT LAKES GREAT READ with stylized lake and book image] Footer: Dinner & SCECHs will be provided Visit Our Website www.lakesuperiorstewardship.org Register: solutionwhere.com/ww/ccisd OR: https://forms.gle/Wm3nRcP5L5wLmsGSA Bottom line of flyer: This program is presented in partnership with the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative and the Library of the Great Lakes.