• Students can make artistic history by designing official logo of Michigan's War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission
Aug. 31, 2009 - The Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL) today announced a contest geared toward creative- and history-minded students in 7th through 12th grades: the challenge of designing a logo for the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. In cooperation with the Michigan Art Education Association, the Michigan Council for History Education and the Wayne RESA, the commission offers this terrific opportunity for the winning student's work to create the visual trademark for the commission - a look that will be carried through on all Web and print branding and promotional efforts.

• Michigan Humanities Council announces The Great Michigan Read 2009-2010: Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Grand Rapids native Bich Minh Nguyen
With a statewide focus on a single book, the Michigan Humanities Council's Great Michigan Read encourages Michiganians to learn more about their state, their history, and their society. The Council's free supporting programming will focus on three themes: immigration stories, cultural understanding, and contemporary history. Meijer and the National Endowment for the Humanities are leading sponsors of The Great Michigan Read.

• Innovative Online Career Development Course for HS Students is Launched
CareerForward meets new state on-line learning requirement and gives students early exposure to career planning and entrepreneurship

• Virtual Mackinac
Explore the past and present of the Straits of Mackinac through words, photographs, sounds and 360 degree tours of the historical and natural sites of Mackinac State Historic Parks.

• Michigan Adventure! Discover Our State Symbols!

• 2009 Michigan Notable Books

• Kids at Fayette

• Future Historians Club

• Children's Genealogical Research

• The Mitten a fun way to learn about important topics from Michigan's past.

• Michigan Children & Young Adult Books & Authors

• Michigan Authors and Illustrators Lookup