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Michigan Center for the Book ### MICHIGAN. GOV/MIAUTHORAWARD The Michigan Author Award was established in 1992 with the intention of recognizing significant Michigan authors with a lifetime achievement award. Previously developed by the Michigan Library Association, the award is now facilitated by the Library of Michigan and Michigan Center for the Book.
The Michigan Author Award Work Group members consist of an assemblage of librarians, both public and academic, from across the state. Over the years the award has been given to a diverse collection of writers working in a variety of genres and styles.
Recent Michigan Author Award Recipients 2025 Library of Michigan For Libraries Michigan Center for the Book Michigan Author Award Jim Daniels * 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award Press Release * 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award Winner Jim Daniels Booklist * Jim Daniels Facebook page 2024 Library of Michigan For Libraries Michigan Center for the Book Michigan Author Award Anne-Marie Oomen ### 2023-24 Anne-Marie Oomen * 2023-2024 Michigan Author Award Press Release * 2023-2024 Michigan Author Award Winner Anne-Marie Oomen Booklist * Anne-Marie Oomen Website 2023 Library of Michigan For Libraries Michigan Center for the Book Michigan Author Award Michael Zadoorian ### 2022 - Michael Zadoorian * 2022 Michigan Author Award Press Release * 2022 Michigan Author Award Winner Michael Zadoorian Booklist * Michael Zadoorian Website 2022 Library of Michigan For Libraries Michigan Center for the Book Michigan Author Award Larry Massie * 2021 Michigan Author Award Press Release * 2021 Michigan Author Award Winner Larry Massie Booklist ### Qualifications/Eligibility Anyone is eligible to submit a nomination.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individual authors either residents of Michigan or whose work is associated with Michigan, with at least three published titles and a publishing career of at least five years. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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