J Edward Cornelius

Following is a list of Michigan writers, who are noteworthy either by having been born in Michigan or by living there during their writing career. == Children's books == Verna Aardema, author of ethnic-themed works (Ashanti, Zanzibari, Akamba and Ayutla Mexican sources), winner of Caldecott Medal (born in New Era) K. A. Applegate, children's and young adult author (born in Ann Arbor) Mark Crilley, manga creator, children's book author/illustrator; creator of Miki Falls, Akiko, Brody's Ghost, a…