The Great Michigan Read is a biennial program of the Michigan Humanities Council in which we partner with schools, libraries, museums, religious organizations and other organizations in Michigan for a statewide reading discussion. Each program focuses on a new title – written by a Michigan author or based in Michigan, selected by a statewide committee and approved by the MHC Board of Directors. This reading initiative aims to connect us as Michiganians by exploring our history, our present and our future as discussed in a single literary title. The program is intended for young adults to senior citizens with a broad goal of making literature more accessible and appealing while also encouraging residents to learn more about our state and individual identities.