With a record-breaking 33 contributors to U.P. Reader #6, we are expecting the largest ever issue to hit the stands in April 2022. UPPAA President Victor Volkman says of the 6th annual volume, “I am particularly pleased with the diversity of writers and topics this time around. With the addition …
We are extremely happy to announce the debut of the U.P. Reader #5 audiobook edition. This 7.5 hour narration by the U.P.’s own Brandy Thomas is available immediately on Audible.com, iTunes, and Amazon audiobook sales platforms. Here are the links for each: U.P. Reader #5 on Audible.com U.P. Reader #5 …
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is blessed with a treasure trove of storytellers, poets, and historians, all seeking to capture a sense of Yooper Life from settler’s days to the far-flung future. Since 2017, the U.P. Reader offers a rich collection of their voices that embraces the U.P.’s natural beauty and way …
Comprehensive Index of U.P. Reader Volumes 1 through 5 Agbozo, Edzordzi “Final Welcome”, v1, p. 54 “Rewinding”, v1, p. 54 Ambuehl, Kaitlin “Free”, v3, pp. 67-69 Argeropoulos, John “Tales from the Busy Bee Café”, v2, pp. 5-8 Arten, Lee “Iced”, v1, p. 40 Askwith, Leslie “Geology Geek Finds God, A”, …
The U.P. Reader is proud to announce new audiobook editions of the U.P. Reader for 2021. Gwinn’s own Brandy Thomas will be narrating all five editions of the U.P. Reader for Audible.com, Apple iTunes, and Amazon audiobook platforms. These volumes are perfect for keeping you alert and on the road …
Announcing the Authors in the 2021 UP Reader This year’s UP Reader jury chose the following authors and submissions for 2021: Barbara Bartell, “Your Obit” Don Bodey, “Deal Me Out” and “How to Hunt Fox Squirrels” Craig Brockman, “The Fairy in the Berry Can” Stephanie Brule, “The Walk” Larry Buege, …
The deadline for UPPAA members to submit essays, short stories, poems, and other written works is coming up fast — November 15th, 2020 is absolutely the last day we can accept submissions for U.P. Reader #5 which will be published in Spring 2021. We have a big surprise in store …
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.
