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Michigan Humanities will be hosting our Great Michigan Read Author Reunion this Thursday! This event features Beth Nguyen, Kevin Boyle, Steve Luxenberg, Kekla Magoon, Dr. Mona Hanna, Mary Doria Russell, and Angeline Boulley. In a conversation moderated by Bill
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This event takes place October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing. A book signing with the featured authors will follow the panel conversation; Schuler Books will be on site with copies for purchase.
This event will also serve as the announcement of the 10th Great Michigan Read title. </div>
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Admission to this event is free, but registration is required. Please register here:
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If you're not able to join in person, Thursday’s event will also be live streamed on our Youtube channel! Join us virtually at 6:30 p.m. on October 24 to tune in to the live stream on our channel, here:
<a href="https://youtube.com/@michiganhumanities2024?si=ENsM6gj_soXuKZPt">https://youtube.com/@michiganhumanities2024?si=ENsM6gj_soXuKZPt</a>. After the event concludes, this recording will be available to watch any time on our Youtube channel.</div>
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Please reach out with any questions! I hope to see you there.</div>
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