Ross Gay Wins the 2025 Voice of the Heartland!
The Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLIBA) and the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association (MIBA) are proud to announce that acclaimed poet, essayist, and gardener Ross Gay has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Voice of the Heartland Award. This annual honor celebrates individuals who exemplify the values and spirit of independent bookselling, and whose work resonates deeply with readers and communities across the region. Gay will receive the award during the Heartland Fall Forum Book Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. (read more)
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