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April 20th- Noon
Greg Mortenson, the Gentle Giant
Greg Mortenson, author of the New York Times best seller, Three
Cups of Tea, is coming to Alpena in the fall. Who is this gentle giant?
Mortenson's story is compelling, even riveting, showing how one man,
one step at a time, can make a monumental shift in countles lives.
Before he comes to Alpena, attend a background presentation.
PRESENTER: Mike Olsen has been in education for 23 years and has
taught/lived in both Japan and Saudi Arabia. He is currently a counselor
at Alpena High School.
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April 27th- Noon
The Poetry of Billy Collins by Billy Collins
PRESENTER: Anne Heraghty will be talking about one of her favorite
writers, poet Billy Collins. Anne writes poetry herself and stays busy
submitting work to a variety of publications. She is currently editor of
Alpena Fifty-Two magazine, an online publication about what's
happening in Alpena.
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May 4th- Noon
Vengeful Hymns by Marc Sheehan
PRESENTERS: Joe Bastow dissects Michigan Native Marc
Sheehan's latest book, Vengeful Hymns. An M.F.A. candidate in
2010 and an English instructor of twelve years, Bastow has written and
published his own poetry in Curbside Review, The Real M, and
Whispers from the Unseen. His discussion will salute Michigan poets
specifically and entertain the notion of contemporary poetry.
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