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title: "Author Jerome Poling’s Birkie Book Wins Major Award"
date: 2026-01-12
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# Author Jerome Poling’s Birkie Book Wins Major Award

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*From WI Historical Press [Facebook Post](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrqzopeUm/):*

Congratulations to WHS Press author Jerry Poling!

Jerry’s book, “American Birkebeiner: The Nation’s Greatest Ski Marathon,” was just awarded the prestigious ULLR Book Award from [Skiing History](https://www.facebook.com/skiinghistory?__tn__=-]K*F). The award honors outstanding contributions to skiing’s historical record in published book form.

“American Birkebeiner” is the definitive history of the world-class cross-country ski race and festival that turns the Northwoods of Wisconsin into a mecca for thousands of elite skiers and spectators every February.

To learn more about “American Birkebeiner,” visit: [https://wihist.org/4pvIfHN](https://wihist.org/4pvIfHN?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExd3B4VjB6djl5QjJpTUdHQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR41hp0w96l9FgbUGO_fzjYMA_5HaKln6CmM_LaijP6eVtl3zjm904aV3Vqd5Q_aem_k5lm44LIqZR5MAtmgkAyHA)

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