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Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Notable BooksSpecial Events
“This year’s Michigan Notable Books bring to life the Michigan experience through vivid storytelling that creates portraits of the people and places that make Michigan great,” said State Librarian Nancy Robertson. “Addressing Michigan’s natural beauty, its innovative leaders or the faith of its people, these books celebrate Michigan as a place and a people that even in the most trying of times find transformation. The Library of Michigan is delighted to honor these 20 books as the 2010 Michigan Notable Books.”
For more information about the MNB program, call 517-373-1300, visit
www.michigan.gov/notablebooks or e-mail michigannotablebooks@michigan.gov. The Detroit Public Library, 313-833-1000, www.detroitpubliclibrary.org.
Author of “The Art Student’s War: A Novel”
Elmwood Park Branch Library
550 Chene | Detroit, MI 48207 | (313) 481-1732
The vividly depicted city of Detroit takes a lead role in this historical coming-of-age novel set in World War II. A talented art student, Bianca Paradiso volunteers to draw portraits of wounded soldiers at the local hospital. As turmoil engulfs her Italian family, Bianca struggles in both her relationship with one of her sketch subjects and her budding romance with the son of a local drug store titan. Mr. Leithauser will present a book talk at the Elmwood Park Branch Library, 550 Chene near Lafayette, on April 24th at 1:30pm.A book signing will follow; books will be available for purchase and check out.
Call 313-481-1731 for information.Editor of “Roses and Revolutions: The Selected Writings of Dudley Randall”
Explorers Room, A Level – Main Library
5201 Woodward Avenue | Detroit, MI 48202 | (313) 481-1475This beautifully edited anthology pulls together Dudley Randall’s major works in one volume. Long-time Detroit resident Randall was the founder of Broadside Press, which published many well-known Black poets. He was one of the foremost voices in African- American literature during the 20th century and was very influential in his mentoring activities. The poems and the short stories show the changes in civil rights and historical events during his 80 years of life, and depict a man who had a deep love for people.
Ms. Joyce will present a book talk and discussion in the Explorers Room of the Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward, north of Warren in Midtown Detroit, on May 1st from 2 – 4:00 pm. A book signing will follow, with books available for purchase and for check out with your Detroit Public Library card. Call 313-481-1475 for information.
