Michigan's Upper Peninsula is blessed with a treasure trove of storytellers, poets, and historians, all seeking to capture a sense of Yooper Life from settler's days to the far-flung future. Since 2017, the U.P. Reader has offered a rich collection of their voices that embraces the U.P.'s natural beauty and way of life, along with a few surprises.The seventy plus short works in this 9th annual volume take readers around the U.P. from the Keweenaw to the So...

What would you do if you found a dragon egg at your bus stop?Ichabod Surname never imagined he’d be spending a Friday afternoon cross-country skiing with a grandma dragon—but that’s exactly what happens when he finds a giant egg on the way to school.For as long as he can remember, he has been at war with his siblings because he thinks outside of the box. He stays invisible at home and school, but for the first time in his life, he may be the key to restorin...

Ichabod Surname never imagined he’d be a stowaway on a pirate ship captained by none other than Captain Mustache himself—but that’s exactly what happens when he and Charles find one docked at the marina one day after school.Ichabod has always dreamed of becoming a pirate. But he’s quickly disappointed by Mustache’s desire to stay on land than risk the high seas for an elusive treasure, all because they’re afraid of a little bad luck.When Charles and Ichabod have a fight, Ch...

Are you a saint or a sinner? Or maybe—like all of us—you’re a little bit of both. Our lives and our journeys are unique and complex, and rarely does any single one of us fit into a neat little category. So what can we do to make our lives come into focus? How do we let God explain to us how our little puzzle piece fits into the grand masterpiece? In Letters to God’s Children, author Teri Fahey shares how her own path unfolded, offering an easy-to-read, uplifting message that is packed with...

Are you a woman of faith wanting to shine your light in the business world? Are you wanting to step more fully into your identity as a daughter of the King? Do you want to rise in confidence, reclaim your power from the enemy and increase your faith? Are you ready for a battle plan to wage war on the feelings of imbalance, overwhelm, unworthiness and fear? Are you ready to rise to your purpose and claim your crown? This 30-day devotional is for you! Brandie and Natalie were there: feeling ...