Review by Tom Powers, Michigan in Books U. P. Reader, 4th Volume Mikel B.Classen, editor This fourth annual showcase of the best short works by U. P. writers once again entertains, enlightens, and most importantly raises the awareness of the literary talent to be found north of Big Mac. The …
BYLINE: Ernest Dempsey, Petoskey News The Historical Society of Michigan has nominated historian, author, and editor Mikel Bruce Classen for the next Charles Follo Award, which is presented annually at the Upper Peninsula History Conference. Mikel Bruce Classen has been an active historian in the Sault Ste. Marie area since …
U.P. Reader — Volume #4: Bringing Upper Michigan Literature to the World Purchase at Amazon.com in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle editions! Imprint: Modern History Press Editor: Mikel B. Classen ISBN-13: PB 978-1-61599-508-0 / HC 978-1-61599-509-7 / eBook 978-1-61599-510-3 List Price: PB $ 16.95 / HC $ 27.95 / eBook $ …
The new cover image for the 4th volume of U.P. Reader is a collaboration by editor Mikel B. Classen and graphic designer Doug West (ZAQ) Designs. The dynamism of this diesel engine pulling a load of timber represents the resilience and resources of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The second place award for this year’s Dandelion Cottage Short Story Award went to Lucy Woods, a junior from Copper Country Christian School, for her story “Stellae.” This is the second time this contest has been awarded by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA). Winners of first, second, …
. U.P. Reader Issue #3 is now available at Island Books & Crafts in Sault Sainte Marie (“The Soo”). You can find the store at the corner of Ashmun Street and Portage Avenue. Put this into your GPS: 101 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Island Books & …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Mikel B. Classen (in the Soo) Phone: 906-440-5772 Email: classenmikel@gmail.com U.P. Reader Issue #3 includes Best Stories from U.P. Writers of All Ages (MARQUETTE, MI, April 5, 2019) The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association …
The U.P. Reader editorial team is extremely proud to announce the contributors and their works which have been selected by the jury for issue #3 (2019). Larry Buege: “The Purloined Pasty” and “The Amorous Spotted Slug” Mikel Classen: “Grand Island for a Grand Time” Deborah K. Frontiera: “# 2 Pencils” …
1st Place went to Emma Locknane of Gwinn H.S. 2nd Place went to Lucy Woods of Copper Country Christian Schools 3rd Place went to Kaitlin Ambuehl of Republic-Michigamme Schools We had a lot of good talent this year. Some of the middle-grade submissions were particularly impressive for their age. Only …
The deadline for the 2018-19 Dandelion Cottage Short Story Contest has now passed, and our judges are busy reading the submissions. One thing is clear—we have some very talented young writers in the U.P. This is the second year of the contest and the momentum is growing. This award is …
