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Great Michigan Read - Michigan Humanities Lending Partner Interest Form One Title. One State. Thousands Engaged in Literary Discussion.
Since 2007, the Great Michigan Read, the signature program of Michigan Humanities, has united communities across the state through Michigan-centered fiction and non-fiction books. These selections inspire conversations from diverse perspectives, foster a deeper appreciation for the humanities, and connect thousands of readers with authors and engaging educational programs.
Each book is chosen by seven regional selection committees, representing every corner of Michigan. All aspects of the program are free and open to the public. Great Michigan Read partners include libraries, schools, book clubs, and other nonprofits.
In April 2025 the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) terminated all funding to humanities councils, which impacted numerous Michigan Humanities grants and programs. The Great Michigan Read is funded in part by private dollars and the 2025-26 program, featuring Curtis Chin’s Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant , launched in October 2025. Partner registration is still open.
There are two ways to be a 2025-26 Great Michigan Read partner organization: Lending organizations receive one or two book kits after registration is complete. Each kit comes in a Great Michigan Read tote bag and includes 10 copies of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant , conversation starters, promotional materials, and a partner guide with links to digital resources.
The materials are yours to use and distribute throughout the program period—late October 2025 through late August 2026. During that time frame, kits should largely be available for check-out by other local community partners. Please complete our online Google form to indicate your lending partner interest.
If you are interested in reading Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant in your local community and prefer not to serve as a lending partner, we invite you to register through our online form as a participating partner . Instructions are included below. Participating partners receive information about locations where they can check out a book kit.
It is our goal to establish lending partnerships in every county to ensure continued statewide access to the Great Michigan Read. If you have questions or would like to discuss program partnership, please contact Katie Wittenauer at kwittenauer@mihumanities. org.
Additional reading & viewing – Reading group guide ( PDF via publisher, Hachette) – Curtis Chin’s latest documentary, Warren King: King of Cardboard ( video via PBS) – Detroit Historical Society’s Chinatowns exhibit ( virtual tour ) ( overview ) – Curtis Chin at Detroit Bookfest ( video via PBS Books) Communications & Evaluation – 2025–26 Great Michigan Read communications resources ( Google Drive ) – Online survey ( Google Form ) Announcing the 2025–26 Great Michigan Read!
Registration opened; Great Michigan Read information session; grant application for fall 2025 partner programming opened. Books and resources distributed to lending partners; fall author tour featuring events in Big Rapids, Saugatuck-Douglas, Dowagiac, and Adrian. Grant application for spring and summer 2026 partner programming opened (details below); virtual author event.
Spring author tour featuring events in Lansing, Muskegon, Flint, Port Huron, Charlevoix, Sault Ste. Marie, Marquette, and West Branch; partner events in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Alma, University Center, Morenci, Ann Arbor, and St. Ignace.
– June 5 , 1:30 p. m. : Partner event at the Ann Arbor District Library in downtown Ann Arbor – July 25 : Partner event at the Detroit Chinatown Block Party – July 27 , 6:30 p.
m. : Conversation and book signing at Mon Jin Lau restaurant in Troy ( registration required ) – July 28 , 7 p. m.
: Partner event at the Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights – July 29 , 6 p. m. : Partner event at the Southfield Public Library All author event details are included on the Michigan Humanities calendar .
Schools, libraries, independent book clubs, colleges, universities, arts and cultural institutions, and a range of other non-profits and organizations are invited to become Great Michigan Read lending and participating partners. Registering as a Great Michigan Read partner can be completed using these steps: Login or create a new user account on the Michigan Humanities grant and program portal, located here .
Visit the Great Michigan Read Participating Partner form, and fill out the required details. Please note, viewing and completing the Great Michigan Read Lending Partner form will require an access code. After you have submitted the form, you will receive an automated “registration received” email.
Registered partners should incorporate the Michigan Humanities logo, Great Michigan Read logo, and this text into external publicity materials and/or intro remarks for Great Michigan Read programming: This event is part of the Great Michigan Read program. The 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities.
Additional support is provided by national, statewide, and local partners, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union. Great Michigan Read Action Grants of up to $750 are available to support programming organized by registered Great Michigan Read partners. The grant application for GMR partner programming occurring Nov.
2025 through October 2026 is now open. Access additional details and the application after logging onto Michigan Humanities’ online grants and programs portal . These grants are non-matching and can be used for the following purposes: Materials : The purchase/rental of supplementary resources that complement the Great Michigan Read title, including books, films, traveling exhibits, and other educational opportunities.
Guest speakers and venue rental : Honoraria and/or travel expenses for guest speakers, performers, and/or workshop leaders for Great Michigan Read events, discussions, and lectures. Food, transportation, and promotional expenses : Expenses in these categories may be included, but should not be the primary emphasis of your Great Michigan Read Action Grant application.
2025-26 Great Michigan Read Sponsors This year’s Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and other public or civic partners in Michigan. Individual applicants are generally not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Great Michigan Read Action Grants for Public Humanities Projects is funded by Michigan Humanities. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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