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Schoolcraft Community Library today announced that Sue Stauffacher - author of "Donutheart"- will pay a special visit to the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary Library at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 15th, for an afternoon of first-rate storytelling, book signing and question-and-answer time with guests. Sue Stauffacher is visiting the Schoolcraft Community Library as part of the Library of Michigan's 2007 "Michigan Notable Authors Tour." This year, 18 authors whose engaging works were chosen as 2007 Michigan Notable Books selections will visit nearly 70 libraries throughout the state. The Schoolcraft Community Library is located at 330 North Centre St.,Schoolcraft, Michigan, but the event itself will be held at the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School at 611 East Clay St., Schoolcraft, Michigan. For details about this author event, call 269-679-5959 or visit the Web at schoolcraftlibrary.org. "It's a literary treat to have Sue Stauffacher in our community, sharing her captivating work with our friends and neighbors in such an open, accessible way," said Bobbi Truesdell, director of the Schoolcraft Community Library. "Michigan is home to some of the best stories and storytellers found anywhere in the country. An author of Sue Stauffacher's caliber here, in our library, will make it an afternoon to remember." "This year's Michigan Notable Books delve into wonderfully diverse topics and offer something of interest for just about everyone," said State Librarian Nancy R. Robertson. "The tour offers the opportunity for book enthusiasts in many corners of the state to join in the conversation about what constitutes 'great writing' and to hear from some of the Great Lakes region's most beloved authors." Sue Stauffacher is a long-time children's book author, journalist and book reviewer. For the last 15 years, she has also worked as a family literacy advocate and consultant to libraries and school districts. Her award-winning work with at-risk children focuses on creating literature that motivates readers to improve their skills. Sue holds a master of fine arts from the University of Arizona and a bachelor of arts in professional and creative writing from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh. She is a past artist-in-residence for both the states of Arizona and Michigan, where she has also been a technical advisor to the Michigan Association of Community Arts Agencies and a recipient of a Creative Artists Grant from the Michigan Arts Association. Sue lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband Roger Gilles, a writing professor at Grand Valley State University, and their sons, Max and Walter.
Michigan Notable Books (which originated as Read Michigan, part of the Michigan Week program in 1991) is designed to promote reading and raise awareness of Michigan's literary heritage. The Michigan Notable Books program annually selects 20 of the most outstanding books published in that year - titles that are reflective of Michigan's diverse ethnic, historical, literary and cultural experience. The 2007 Michigan Notable Books program and tour are made possible thanks to the generous support of Borders, Cooley Law School, the Michigan Humanities Council, ProQuest, LaSalle Bank, the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Center for the Book and Schuler Books & Music. The program's media partners are the Lansing State Journal and WKAR.
The Library of Michigan is part of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL).
Dedicated to enriching quality of life and strengthening the economy by providing access to information,
preserving and promoting Michigan's heritage and fostering cultural creativity, the department
also includes the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, the Michigan Council for Arts and
Cultural Affairs, the Michigan Film Office and the Michigan Historical Center.
For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/hal.
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