Join us for a summer author event celebrating the treasure trove of folktales, legends, and lore developed in Michigan! Sheryl James, author of "Michigan Legends: Folktales and Lore from the Great Lakes State" will discuss the stories of the legendary people, events, and places from Michigan’s real and imaginary past and how they are part of the state’s rich cultural heritage. The discussion will include a Q&A for attendees.

This event will be in Zoom webinar and streamed to Facebook Live. A recording will be posted on Facebook and YouTube for anyone who cannot attend live.

About the Author:
Sheryl James is a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist who has written for the Detroit Free Press and the St. Petersburg Times. She is the author of “The Life and Wisdom of Gwen Frostic.”

"Michigan Legends" will be on sale for $12 and free shipping during the month of August. Just visit https://www.press.umich.edu/4566827/michigan_legends and use the discount code "UMGL12LEGEND" when you check out.