NIRMV Recommended Reading List Tenth Anniversary Highlights

After a decade of creating and distributing the NIRMV Recommended Reading List, our dedicated team felt there was great cause for celebration. We had a great time throughout 2018 sharing news about our signature literature focus with diverse people from kids to seniors. Children at Metropolitan Detroit Area Boys & Girls Clubs enjoyed participating in NIRMV Adventure Land plus Face of Greatness Coloring Contest linked to kids list books and authors. The climatic event for the list was held at Detroit Public Library Main Library as a complement to a month and half showcase exhibit set up near library's Cass Avenue entrance. Featured authors of list selections were present to share insights and readings plus conduct book signings/giveaways. They included Anne Doyle, Jean Alicia Elster and Gwen Lewis. It was thrilling to hear selections from the Detroit Public Library Choir. Long-time NIRMV Recommended Reading List team member and supporter, educator Erica Dean, received an outstanding leadership award. Another highlight was presentation of award to the NIRMV The Next Chapter Teen Essay Contest Winner. To encourage inspirational reading of books from all genres, NIRMV gave away and donated list books throughout the year. Read on!

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NIRMM Redford Township District Library Acknowledgement

Grateful to Redford Township District Library director and staff for graciously greeting NIRMV team both on set up and dismantle days for annual National Inspirational Role Models Month (NIRMM) showcase.

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Giving Thanks

Thanks to everyone who donated to/supported NIRMV on #GivingTuesday and throughout the year.

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NIRMV Inspirational Insights Series Launch Highlights

NIRMV Inspirational Insights Series was launched with an enthusiastic group of participants on November 3, 2018 at Detroit Public Library Redford Branch.

(Photo: NIRMV Founder Darlene House (left) and speaker Dr. Paula Duren, Universal Dementia Coach)






This successful event was an official celebration for NIRMM 2018. Thanks again to the highly-informative and engaging speakers -- Make Your Date Detroit's Monica Zdanukiewicz, MPH, OMS-II; Dr. Paula Duren, Universal Dementia Coach and Jacqueline Butts, Creator of "My Life is in a Bag."

(Photo: Speaker Monica Zdanukiewicz, Make Your Date Detroit)

(Photo: Speaker Jacqueline Butts, "My Life in in a Bag)















Congratulations to NIRMV Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Cathleen Hagan (left) and NIRMV Literary Award Winner Significant Scribe Supporter Karen White-Owens (below center). Stay tuned for more events in the series.

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NIRMV Adventure Land Highlights

The first partner program with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Lloyd H. Diehl Club was a fun time for participating youth as well as NIRMV directors and volunteers.

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NIRMV Recommended Reading List Nominations Reminder

Don't forget to make your 2018 NIRMV Recommended Reading List nominations by Friday, September 14, 2018. Remember there are both kids and adult list editions. Nominations are welcome for books in any genre with inspirational themes or characters. We appreciate the support of avid readers/book clubs during the list's first decade. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Send nominations to nirmvdetroit@gmail.com.

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