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<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/">Library of Michigan</a> and the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/MCFB">Michigan Center for the Book</a> are pleased to announce
<b>Larry Massie</b> as the 2021 Michigan Author Award Winner. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As both a writer and storyteller, Larry Massie has spent several decades sharing a passion for his state's heritage. He has authored 20 best-selling Michigan history books and lectures to audiences at schools, libraries, universities, and
festivals across both peninsulas. Find the complete press release and more about the Michigan Author Award at:
<a href="http://www.Michigan.gov/MCFB">www.Michigan.gov/MCFB</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information or questions about the Michigan Author Award, please contact the Library of Michigan at 517-335-1477, visit
<a href="http://www.Michigan.gov/MCFB">www.Michigan.gov/MCFB</a>, or email <a href="mailto:Librarian@Michigan.gov">
Librarian@Michigan.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Adam<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#006EB6">Adam Oster</span></b>, Community Engagement Librarian<o:p></o:p></p>
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