https://www.wcmu.org/tags/books Books en-US Copyright Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/new-book-dives-into-history-of-phenomenal-great-lakes-ship-architect Book explores the career of naval architect Frank Kirby. Two of his three surviving ships are in Detroit and Muskegon Lake. Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/new-book-dives-into-history-of-phenomenal-great-lakes-ship-architect Lily Cole, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/book-explores-hemingways-experiences-up-north An Alanson-raised author whose book on Ernest Hemingway’s ties to Northern Michigan explains the region’s influence on the novelist’s work. The book “Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan,” has just been released in paperback. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/book-explores-hemingways-experiences-up-north Julia Belden, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-reading-program-offers-literacy-solution-at-the-doctors-office Reach Out and Read Michigan is an evidence-based reading program offered at participating pediatricians' offices throughout the state, including central and northern Michigan. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:34:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-reading-program-offers-literacy-solution-at-the-doctors-office Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-06/new-book-shows-how-mackinac-island-became-tourism-gem A new book by a retired Central Michigan University history professor explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-06/new-book-shows-how-mackinac-island-became-tourism-gem Isabella Figueroa Nogueira, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/michigan-library-association-presents-anti-censorship-petition-to-lawmakers The petition calls for state lawmakers to protect First Amendment freedoms in public libraries and to provide more funding support for at-risk programming. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:49:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/michigan-library-association-presents-anti-censorship-petition-to-lawmakers Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/2025-01-03/literacy-foundation-brings-books-into-the-homes-of-central-michigan-children The Sleepy Dog Books Foundation has a goal of bringing up literacy rates for the youth of the central Michigan region, one book at a time. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:41:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-01-03/literacy-foundation-brings-books-into-the-homes-of-central-michigan-children Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-25/book-bus-brings-attention-to-literacy-in-traverse-city A Little Free Library in the form of a bus is now part of the Bay Area Transportation Authority in Traverse City. In partnership with the Traverse Area District Library, riders can take a book, leave a book, or check out multi-media on their phone while riding the bus. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:55:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-25/book-bus-brings-attention-to-literacy-in-traverse-city Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/department-of-corrections-updates-mail-in-publication-policies-for-inmates The department said the change came after receiving feedback on the list last year, pushing them to reduce the number of publications on the banned publication list. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:02:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/department-of-corrections-updates-mail-in-publication-policies-for-inmates Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-03/michigan-librarians-launch-campaign-to-combat-book-bans-censorship The Michigan Library Association is urging families to protect their First Amendment rights by taking a stand against book bans. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:27:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-03/michigan-librarians-launch-campaign-to-combat-book-bans-censorship Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-06/alpena-feeds-students-knowledge-with-new-vending-machine Besser Elementary recently installed its first book vending machine with over 300 books available for free. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:17:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-06/alpena-feeds-students-knowledge-with-new-vending-machine Zipporah Abarca