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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MUSKEGON, MI</b> – Yuyi Morales, celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, will be speaking at the Muskegon Museum of Art as part of Muskegon County’s participation in 2024 Big Read Lakeshore. Yuyi’s book,
<i>Dreamers</i>, was chosen as the Little Read title in this annual West Michigan community read, and she will join us to tell her own story. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Her book, <i>Dreamers</i>, tells her story of immigrating from Xalapa, Mexico to the United States with her infant son, leaving behind everything she owned. Speaking no English, she found hope at a local library- and went on to a successful
career writing and illustrating award-winning children's books. Morales has written many picture books and nonfiction titles for children, including the New York Times bestselling
<i>Dreamers</i>. Audiences of all ages will connect with her universal tale of family, love, loss, and growth. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join us as we welcome Yuyi Morales for an evening of inspiration, reflection, and celebration of storytelling. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">4:00 pm: Book signing at Hackley Public Library. (No registration required) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5:30 pm: Happy Hour in the Gallery, hosted by Latinos Working for the Future, featuring a variety of Latino savory dishes, drinks, and community. (Registration required) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">6:30 pm: Author Talk with Yuyi Morales follows an opening act featuring Ballet Folklorico Dancer, Alizee Lopez. (Registration required) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">8:00 pm: Book Sale & Signing <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Save your spot at <a href="https://madl.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-yuyi-morales-2272" target="_blank">
https://madl.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-yuyi-morales-2272</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yuyi Morales’s visit is made possible through the partnership of Hackley Public Library, Latinos Working for the Future, Muskegon Area District Library, and Muskegon Museum of Art. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Yuyi Morales Author Visit Event Details:</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Date: Thursday, November 14 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Time: 5:30 pm <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave, Muskegon , MI 49440 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Admission: Free but registration required at <a href="https://madl.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-yuyi-morales-2272" target="_blank">
https://madl.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-yuyi-morales-2272</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information, please contact: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jackie Endres <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marketing Manager <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Muskegon Area District Library <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:jendres@madl.org" target="_blank">jendres@madl.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">231-737-6248,123 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">About Muskegon Area District Library (MADL) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MADL is Muskegon’s largest public library system with eleven Branch libraries, a Bookmobile, and an outreach vehicle. It serves 105,852 residents in 19 municipalities and offers 24/7 on-line resources. Visit
</i><a href="https://www.madl.org/" target="_blank"><i>MADL.org</i></a><i> to learn more.</i> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MADL is proud to bring Big Read Lakeshore to West Michigan in partnership with: </i> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://aquastarcruises.com/" target="_blank"><i>Aquastar Lake Cruises</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.muskegonheightsstrong.com/bethlehem-neighborhood" target="_blank"><i>Bethlehem Neighborhood Association</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://thebooknookjavashop.com/" target="_blank"><i>Book Nook and Java Shop</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://centrodeesperanzamuskegon.org/" target="_blank"><i>Centro de Esperanza</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.mhccd.org/" target="_blank"><i>Coalition for Community Development</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://muskegonfoundation.org/" target="_blank"><i>Community Foundation for Muskegon County</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.gerberfoundation.org/" target="_blank"><i>The Gerber Foundation</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/greatstart/" target="_blank"><i>Great Start Collaborative of Muskegon County</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.hackleylibrary.org/" target="_blank"><i>Hackley Public Library</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://hope.edu/" target="_blank"><i>Hope College</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjW5OawwseIAxUbNQgFHdJ6A48YABAAGgJtZA&co=1&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrp-3BhDgARIsAEWJ6Sz6kxyNtUUtUlL5L7TRAeNKllHBaAGfz_sYcJF898ojfWPmd2HjBh8aAqPoEALw_wcB&sig=AOD64_0bbhUpMdISD2vGuJ1wxrJ4mQJQEQ&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiHvN-wwseIAxWnrYkEHR8jAP4Q0Qx6BAglEAM" target="_blank"><i>Lakeshore
Museum Center</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://latinosworkingforthefuture.org/" target="_blank"><i>Latinos Working for the Future</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.loutitlibrary.org/" target="_blank"><i>Loutit District Library</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood" target="_blank"><i>Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD)</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.muskegoncc.edu/" target="_blank"><i>Muskegon Community College</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.mhtigers.org/schools/muskegon-heights-academy/" target="_blank"><i>Muskegon Heights Academy</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://muskegonartmuseum.org/" target="_blank"><i>Muskegon Museum of Art</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://muskegonrotary.org/" target="_blank"><i>Muskegon Rotary Club</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/rero/" target="_blank"><i>Read Early Read Often</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.readmuskegon.org/" target="_blank"><i>Read Muskegon</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.wlclib.org/" target="_blank"><i>White Lake Community Library</i></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jackie Endres</span></strong>
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4845 Airline Rd. Suite 5 | Muskegon, MI 49444<br>
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Endres</strong> <br>Marketing Manager<br style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">231-737-6248 x123 | <a href="http://www.madl.org" title="MADL Website">madl.org</a> <br style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">4845 Airline Rd. Suite 5 | Muskegon, MI 49444<br style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a class="socialLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary"><img src="cid:facebook_32x32_dedd724a-4c66-4e4c-bef6-56fb353e6bd1.png" class="socialLink"></a> <a class="socialLink" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ"><img src="cid:youtube_32x32_303e5b6d-3b36-482c-9076-bb586baaec50.png" class="socialLink"></a> <a class="socialLink" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskegon-area-district-library"><img src="cid:linkedin_32x32_3606df07-7193-459b-90a0-01d81d1f6ddf.png" class="socialLink"></a> <a class="socialLink" href="https://www.instagram.com/madl_pics/"><img src="cid:instagram_32x32_98913835-3927-4878-8296-2901ab43dbb9.png" class="socialLink"></a> <br></p><p style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><a class="socialLink" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" href="https://plus.google.com/+MuskegonAreaDistrictLibraryAdministrationLBPH"></a></p></td>
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