One Title. One State. Thousands Engaged in Literary Discussion.
2023–24 Program at a Glance
Contact
If you have questions or would like to discuss a
potential partnership, please contact Katie Wittenauer
at kwittenauer@mihumanities.org.
Announcing the 2025–26 Great Michigan Read!
2025–26 Timeline
Spring 2025:
Registration and grant applications open
Late Summer 2025:
Books and resources distributed to partners
Fall 2025–Fall 2026:
Partner programming and author tour events
Apply to be a Partner
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 partners. Registration for the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read will open in spring 2025.
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.
- After registration opens, visit the Great Michigan Read Partner Registration Form, and fill out the required details.
- You will receive an automated “registration received” email after you have submitted the form.
Registered partners will receive copies of the book, reader’s guides, promotional materials, and other educational resources.
Funding for Partners
Great Michigan Read Action Grants of up to $750 are available to support Great Michigan Read programming and are awarded to registered Great Michigan Read partners. Grant applications for the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read will open in spring 2025.
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.
Great Michigan Read Sponsors
The Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including: