MONDAY, APRIL 6 - SATURDAY, MAY 2
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Stephanie Copoulos-Selle — Book Art. Aaron Bohrod Gallery, UW-Fox Valley Aaron Bohrod Gallery BookFest Map
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11 - SUNDAY, JUNE 21
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Myth & Magic: The Artwork of Gerald McDermott and Telling Stories Out of School: Midwest Illustrators Arthur Geisert, Kevin Henkes and Tina Kugler--Come to Bergstrom-Mahler Museum in Neenah and see original illustrations from some of your favorite children’s books. BookFest Map
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MONDAY, APRIL 13
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6:30 p.m.
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Dard Hunter III — Dard Hunter II-The Legacy of a Paper Artist, Historian and Bookmaker. Paper Discovery Center BookFest Map
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14
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11:00 a.m.
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Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Kaukauna Public Library BookFest Map
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Noon
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Zorba Paster — host of Wisconsin Public Radio's "On Your Health" presenting on his book On Your Health. Open reception to follow. UW-Fox Valley Student Union BookFest Map
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2:00 p.m.
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Stephanie Copoulos-Selle — Artist's Talk. Aaron Bohrod Gallery, UW-Fox Valley. BookFest Map
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7:00 p.m.
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Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Little Chute Public Library BookFest Map
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
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Noon
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Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Read author. Novel collection reading and discussion. UW-Fox Valley Student Union BookFest Map
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2:00 p.m.
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Michael Perry — Free Workshop: "For Beginning Writers Only: How to Get Started in Fiction." UW-Fox Valley, Room 1346. BookFest Map
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6:00 p.m.
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Paul Jacob — poetry reading and author-lead discussion: The Awakening Dream: Journey on the Wings of a Thousand Angels.
Ellen Kort and Kaisa Ullsvik — poetry readings
Great Lakes Chocolate and Coffee Company, Kimberly Great Lakes Chocolate BookFest Map
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7:00 p.m.
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Norman Gilliland — Wisconsin Public Radio Host reading and leading discussion of Grace Notes. Open reception to follow. Paper Discovery Center BookFest Map
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7:00 p.m.
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Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map
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THURSDAY, APRIL 16
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10:00 a.m.
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Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Neenah Public Library BookFest Map
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10:00 a.m.
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Gerald McDermott — Presentation: Myth and Magic: The Art of Gerald McDermott. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map
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2:00 p.m.
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Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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2:00 p.m.
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Cooperative Children's Book Center — Presentation on
Award Winning Children's Books
Menasha Public Library BookFest Map
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17
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Noon
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C.J. Hribal — Presentation on The Company Car: Observations from the Wayback. UW-Fox Valley, Room 1346 BookFest Map
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2:00 p.m.
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Mary Relindes Ellis — Presentation: Who Lives There Anyway?: History, Regionalism, and the Validation of Voice on Flyover Land. Neenah Public Library BookFest Map
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4:30 p.m.
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C.J. Hribal & Dwight Allen — Writing Wisconsin: A conversation with Two Wisconsin Novelists. Lawrence University-MAIN HALL 105
CAMPUS MAP......BookFest Map
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5:30 p.m.
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Lan Samantha Chang — Reception. UW-Fox Valley Emeritus Room BookFest Map
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7:00 p.m.
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Lan Samantha Chang — presentation: "A Midwestern Childhood" and reading from her recent novel. UW-Fox Valley Student Union BookFest Map
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6:30 p.m.
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Gerald McDermott — reception. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
BookFest Map
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
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9:00 a.m.
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Book Fair at City Center Plaza — 9:00 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.
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9:00 a.m.
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Simon Armitage Breakfast — ticketed event, Bangers & Mash Poetry Breakfast featuring Simon Armitage. Fox Banquets, Appleton
BookFest Map
Tickets no longer available
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10:00 a.m.
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Simon Armitage — poetry reading from Tyrannosaurus Rex versus the Corduroy Kid. Fox Banquets, Appleton BookFest Map
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10:00 a.m.
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Sandra Kring — Presentation: Imagining a Different Life: Rewriting one’s life through fiction. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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10:00 a.m.
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Jim Draeger & Mark Speltz — Fill’er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations Neenah Public Library BookFest Map
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10:00 a.m.
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Terese Allen Presentation: Flavor of Wisconsin: A History of Food & Eating in the Badger State Kaukauna Public Library BookFest Map
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10:00 a.m.
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Marshall Cook — Presentation: The Mysteries Behind the Mysteries. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map
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10:00 a.m.
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Panel — Young Reader Renaissance: Why Children’s Literature is Thriving Despite Digital Diversions. City Center Plaza, Appleton—Large Board Room BookFest Map
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10:00 a.m.
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W. Nikola-Lisa — children’s book readings. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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Panel — Heroes and Villains: Graphic Novel as Literature. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 211 Campus Map......BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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David McGlynn — reads from The End of the Straight and Narrow. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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Panel — Pride and Prejudice, A Christmas Carol, Frankenstein: Who the Dickens Reads the Classics Today? City Center Plaza, Appleton—Large Board Room BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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Patricia Warrick — Presentation on Charles Babbage and the Countess. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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Panel — Chick Lit: Subversive, Servile, or Something In-Between. Kimberly Public Library BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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John Galligan — Presentation: Murder on the Fly: The Fly Fishing Mysteries. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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Panel — The Milwaukee Civil Rights Movement. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 104 Campus Map......BookFest Map
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11:15 a.m.
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Debra Morningstar — Presentation: Feathers, Furs and Tepees—children’s storytelling. Appleton Public Library
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12:30 p.m.
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Panel — Things to Come: Fantasy/Science Fiction. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 211 Campus Map......BookFest Map
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12:30 p.m.
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Panel — Baseball Literature: The Writer's Game. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 216 Campus Map......BookFest Map
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12:30 p.m.
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C. J. Hribal — Presentation on The Company Car: Observations from the Wayback. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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12:30 p.m.
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Victoria Houston — Presentation: The Three Major Life Mistakes I've Made That Force m.to Write Fishing Mysteries. Menasha Public Library
BookFest Map
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12:30 p.m.
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Jess Riley — Presentation: A Candid Chat with a Debut Author. Kimberly Public Library BookFest Map
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12:30 p.m.
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W. Nikola-Lisa — children’s book readings. Appleton Public Library
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12:30 p.m.
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Panel — A Century of African American Poetry: From Harlem Renaissance to the Age of Obama. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 104
Campus Map......BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Mary Relindes Ellis — Presentation: Who Lives There Anyway?: History, Regionalism.and the Validation of Voice on Flyover Land. City Center Plaza, Appleton—Large Board Room BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Lesley Kagen — readings from Land of a Hundred Wonders. Kimberly Public Library BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Jerry Apps — Presentation on Old Farm: A History. Little Chute Public Library BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Mary Logue — Presentation: The Pattern of a Mystery. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Panel — I Read Banned Books! City Center Plaza, Appleton—Small Board Room BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Maggi Gordon — Presentation: Crossing the Atlantic Quilt by Quilt. Wilson Middle School Auditorium, Appleton BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Robert C. Willging — Presentation of On the Hunt. Appleton Public Library
BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Dr. Lowell Peterson — Presentation on The Birds Were Silver Then: Stories from the Vietnam Era. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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Dwight Allen — Presentation: Baby Boomer Generation Fiction. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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1:45 p.m.
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A. Manette Ansay — Presentation: Good Things I Wish You (Plus a Few Things I Don't): Advice for the New and Emerging Writer. Neenah Public Library BookFest Map
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2:00 p.m.
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W. Nikola-Lisa — children’s book readings. Kaukauna Public Library BookFest Map
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3:00 p.m.
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Open Mic — Emceed by Cathryn Cofell. Stone Cellar Brew Pub, Appleton BookFest Map
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3:00 p.m.
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Panel — So How Do I Get Published, Anyway? Neenah Public Library
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7:00 p.m.
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Keynote Speaker: Sherman Alexie — Without Reservations: An Urban Indian’s Comic, Poetic & Highly Irreverent Look at the World. Appleton West High School Auditorium BookFest Map
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SUNDAY, APRIL 19
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10:00 a.m.
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Brunch with Phil Gulley — Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton
Tickets no longer available
Presentation on I Love You Miss Huddleston: and Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood.
BookFest Map
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1:30 p.m.
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David Giffels — Presentation on All the Way Home. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map
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1:30 p.m.
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Phil Gulley — author of Front Porch Tales presents Porch Talks. Neenah Public Library BookFest Map
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3:00 p.m.
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Elizabeth Berg — Presentation: An afternoon with Elizabeth Berg. Appleton Public LibraryBookFest Map
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