Upcoming events for APRIL!!!!! Including MNB info.

What’s happening in my book future. Whew. A lot and it’s so fun.

March 29
THE JACK RIDL VISITING WRITERS SERIES
OF HOPE COLLEGE | 2023
Anne-Marie Oomen and poet Jack Ridl will be in conversation.
March 29, 7:00 p.m. Literary Conversation and Q&A
Herrick District Library, 300 S River Ave. Holland, MI
Please join for cake and cookies afterwards to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary!

April 5
A Writing from Art Workshop
with SVSU Dow Visiting Artist: Anne-Marie Oomen
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 1:30 — 3:30 p.m.
The Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum
(Inside the Arbury Fine Arts Center)
On the Campus of Saginaw Valley State University

April 6
Dow Visiting Scholar at Saginaw Valley State University.
An Evening with Anne-Marie Oomen
Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 7pm
Kantzler Community Room
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
500 Center Avenue, Bay City
(989) 893-9566

April 15
Rally of Writers Conference.
April 15, 2023, 8:30AM – 4PM
Anne-Marie Oomen will be presenting “The Five Rivers: A Life Writing Class” at 1:30 p.m. among many other grand offerings by authors from all over the state.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Click here to register for A Rally of Writers 2023!
Lansing Community College Conference Services Facility
at the LCC West Campus in Delta Township
5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing MI 48917.

April 22.
Anne-Marie Oomen’s book “As Long As I Know You: The Mom Book” has won a Michigan Notable Book Award. Anne-Marie will be attending the 2023 Michigan “Night for Notables” Notable Books Reception on April 22, 6:00-9:00, Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI. This event is open to the public for a $50.00 ticket which supports the Program. For nearly 30 years, the Michigan Notable Books Program (MNB) has promoted literacy and reading at all levels and encourages communities to celebrate writers and books. Night for Notables Reception, now in person and virtual, offers an opportunity to recognize and celebrate books and authors and to enjoy their company. For more information or to register, go to https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/mnbnightfornotables