Our Partners and Supporters

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF)

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is a philanthropic organization with a broad community focus: enriching the quality of life in Washtenaw County.

Dzanc Books

Dzanc Books was created in 2006 to advance great writing and to impact communities nationally with our efforts to promote literary readership and advocacy of creative writing workshops and readings offered across the country.

Flying Object's Initiative for Young Writers

With FO's curated curriculum and integrated programming, our interdisciplinary approach provides a forum and a space for young people to engage and immerse themselves in the power of the imagination, the wonder of the word, the art of the book and press publications, and the process of creative exploration. 

WCBN-FM

WCBN-FM is a non-profit radio station licensed to the Regents of the University of Michigan. It operates as the Campus Broadcasting Network and is run by students of the University of Michigan who are grateful for the community members that help at our request. We operate for the enjoyment and enlightenment of our student staff, student listeners, and the greater Ann Arbor community. We can be found in the basement of the Student Activities Building on the Ann Arbor campus, at 88.3 FM on your radio dial, and at wcbn.org online.

It Gets Better

It Gets Better is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.

Ann Arbor Awesome Foundation

The Ann Arbor Awesome Foundation is the Ann Arbor chapter of the Boston-based micro-philanthropic organization known as the Awesome Foundation.

Our Allies

Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Branch

The Ypsilanti District Library builds community through discovery, education, and partnerships. We envision a thriving, highly-connected community supported by innovative resources and exciting learning opportunities.

Core Values:

  • Inclusion: Making sure everyone has access to the services and spaces of a high-quality library.

  • Community Focus: Understanding and responding to local needs in a constantly changing world.

  • Welcoming: Offering engaging staff and services that invite and inspire, in facilities where all feel welcome and secure.

  • Diversity: Reflecting and celebrating the differences within our community through staffing, collections, programs, and services

  • Reinvention: Perpetuate excellent services by continuously adapting what we do to best support learning and growth.

  • Creativity: Encouraging lifelong exploration to develop the imagination.

Disquiet

The DISQUIET International Literary Program is a two-week program that brings writers from North America and from around the world together with Portuguese writers in the heart of Lisbon for intensive workshops in the art and craft of writing.

WDET, Detroit’s Public Radio Station

From our studios in Midtown Detroit, WDET 101.9FM creates and curates an award-winning mix of news, music and cultural content that is unique as the city and region we serve. As Detroit’s flagship NPR station, WDET broadcasts and contributes to popular national shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered in addition to producing over 60 hours of original local programming each week.

Blue Flower Arts

Blue Flower Arts is a literary speakers agency representing artists for keynote readings and lectures, conferences, corporate meetings, workshops, and more.

Copper Canyon Press

Founded in 1972, Copper Canyon Press is a nonprofit, independent poetry publisher based in Port Townsend, WA. We believe poetry is vital to language and living.

Partner With Us

We'd love to work with you! If you're interested in joining us as a supporter, partner, ally, or joining our team, please contact us!