Sometimes storytelling takes time; author Angeline Boulley's story became a New York Times bestseller.
Michigan Humanities' Great Michigan Read creates a statewide discussion around a Michigan-themed book, and for 2023-224, it's Boulley's book "Firekeeper's Daughter." This young adult thriller tells the story (inspired by real events) of a native teen who works with law enforcement to stop corruption in her Ojibwe community. Boulley knows her community well, as she is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
Kurt Hauswirth spoke with Angeline by phone about her book and her Ojibwe culture:
Upcoming events with Angeline Boulley in the Upper Peninsula:
- Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM: hosted by St. Ignace Public Library
- Wednesday, April 24, 2024: Northern Michigan University, Jamrich 1322
- Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 PM (Central Time): hosted by Ironwood Carnegie Library, Wakefield Library, and Gogebic Community College at Gogebic Community College’s Lindquist Center
- Friday, April 26, 2024, 6:00 PM: hosted by the Portage Lake District Library, Houghton
Find out more about the Great Michigan Read here, and visit Angeline Boulley's website here.
"Firekeeper's Daughter" is available as a free audiobook and E-book streaming at ReadMichigan.org until May 10th.
The 2023-24 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Meijer Foundation, Image Creative Group, Library of Michigan, and BiblioBoard. For more information on the Great Michigan Read please visit michiganhumanities.org.
