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<p class="MsoNormal">The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that the application period for Michigan libraries to apply to host a 2023 Michigan Notable Books author during the 2023 MNB Author Tour. You will find the online application by either going
to <a href="http://www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks">www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks</a> and selecting
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6VPArcC0iW14-x4-SxdEst5YeucOjGDTPkLHSWWXWycSWtg/viewform?usp=sf_link">
2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour Application</a> or by going to this direct link:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6VPArcC0iW14-x4-SxdEst5YeucOjGDTPkLHSWWXWycSWtg/viewform?usp=sf_link">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6VPArcC0iW14-x4-SxdEst5YeucOjGDTPkLHSWWXWycSWtg/viewform?usp=sf_link</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications must be submitted by <b>Wednesday, February 8, 2023</b>. Please make sure to read all the instructions on the application before submitting. A new feature we are including is that selected host libraries must have a staff representative
attend a virtual Zoom session or watch the recording of one of our two MNB Author Tour Host Library Instructional Sessions. The dates/times of those sessions are:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A separate registration link will be emailed to host library representatives once the tour locations are assigned. If you have any questions, please email
<a href="mailto:Michigan-Notable-Books@Michigan.gov">Michigan-Notable-Books@Michigan.gov</a> or call 517-335-1457. Look for program promotional tools and other information about the Michigan Notable Books program at
<a href="http://www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks">www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Funding for the 2023 Michigan Notable Books program was made possible in part by Library of Michigan, Library of Michigan Foundation,
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/MCFB">Michigan Center for the Book</a>, and <a href="https://www.michiganhumanities.org/">
Michigan Humanities</a>, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.<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>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan Department of Education <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lansing, MI 48909<o:p></o:p></p>
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