A Life Enriched By Books Feat. Book Award Director & Mayor of Traverse City, Michigan Amy Shamroe

“The Duke Lott Show” would like to say “Thank You” to all the wonderful talented guests of Season 3. It’s been a pleasure for me to interview such Amazing Humans. We look forward to the next chapters. The Duke Lott Show welcomes Amy Shamroe to the show. We talk books, book awards, woman’s rights, politics, the 2024 Election, Traverse City, Michigan and so much more. Amy is so intelligent and talented. Amy Shamroe was officially sworn in as the mayor of Traverse City, Michigan on Nov. 13, 2023. Amy served as a city commissioner for eight years and mayor pro tem for six years. Amy supports expanding access to affordable housing in and around Traverse City.

She is a leader and the right candidate to bridge the communication gap between city and citizens. A graduate of Michigan State University, majoring in International Relations, she loves politics, books and is a supporter of the arts.

Amy has been with Jenkins Group, an independent publisher for more than 15 years. Books have always been a huge part of her life. Contact her for questions about book award categories and other award opportunities. As a Book Awards Director, Amy Shamroe has been helping run the show since 2007, when she left full-time bookselling at a local independent store to join the book awards team. Over the last fifteen years, she has been actively involved in initiating and overseeing many of the changes that have kept certain book awards current and relevant to the industry. She puts in long hours managing the flow of the entries, judging books, and managing social media accounts. She loves working for the community as Mayor of the beautiful town of Traverse City, Michigan. She sits on many different boards and volunteers for many organizations. She also sits on the Local Friends of the Library Board and is the AAUW of Michigan State President. A strong advocate for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, she is an example of leadership, perseverance and dedication. As a Type 1 Diabetic, she supports the cap on the cost insulin.

In her free time she loves to read and go for walks. “The Duke Lott Show” is honored and privileged to have Amy Shamroe has a guest on the show. Thank you Amy for such an amazing episode and for all you do to serve the community, the book community and its people. Amy can be found on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/twmbALRQe1iK4vR7/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amysham?igsh=MWgybnNqMnh2dGIwZQ==

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-shamroe?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

You can also find Amy Shamroe by visiting the AAUW of Michigan website!

Thank you Amy for being the Season Finale of Season 3. Season 3 has concluded! It’s been great!