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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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12:00 Noon
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Henry Goldeauthor of Ragdolls. Henry will present Reflections of a Holocaust Survivor. UW-Fox Valley Room #1229
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6:00 PM
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"Bound to Surprise" lecture. Artists Jean Harper and Deb Barteldt will share how the project came together. Paper Discovery Center
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6:30 PM
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Michael Perryhumorist and author of Population 485, Off Main Street and Truck. Discussion and Q&A. Chilton Public Library.
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6:30 PM
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Alex Flinnbest-selling author of books for young adults. Alex will present Dating 101: Finding Your Way. Harmony Café
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
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11:30 AM
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Bob HarlanPackers Chairman Emeritus and author of Green and Golden Moments. Bob will talk about his Packers experiences during this tailgate-style luncheon Waverly Beach, Menasha
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1:30 PM
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Alice Hoffman2008 Fox Cities Reads Author www.foxcitiesreads.org. Alice will talk about her young adult novels, including Green Angel. Kaukauna Public Library
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3:00 PM
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Laurel Millsauthor of Undercurrents. Laurel is presenting A Tale of Two Novels from Writing to Publication. Harmony Café
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7:00 PM
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Alice Hoffman2008 Fox Cities Reads Author www.foxcitiesreads.org. Alice will talk about her various novels, including Blackbird House and Green Angel. Appleton Public Library
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7:00 PM
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Billy CollinsU.S. Poet Laureate, 2001-03. Billy will do some readings and talk about his poetry. Lawrence Chapel
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Friday, April 18, 2008
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10:00 AM
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Alice Hoffman2008 Fox Cities Reads Author www.foxcitiesreads.org. Alice will talk about her various novels, including Blackbird House and Green Angel. Neenah Public Library
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12:00 Noon
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Jean Feracahost of Here on Earth on Wisconsin Public Radio. Jean will present I Hear Voices. UW-Fox Valley Aaron Bohrod Gallery
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1:00 PM
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Randall Davidsonauthor of 9XM Talking. Randall will present a history of WPR. UW-Fox Valley Aaron Bohrod Gallery
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2:30 PM
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Charles Baxter with Dean BakopoulosCharles and Dean will talk about finding your writing mentor. UW-Fox Valley Aaron Bohrod Gallery
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7:00 PM
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Charles Baxteraward-winning author. Charles will speak about his novels, including The Feast of Love. A book signing and reception will follow. Stansbury Hall, Lawrence University
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Saturday April 19, 2008
Book Fair at City Center Plaza, Appleton. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM
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Panel: Fiction into FilmPanel includes Charles Baxter, Sara Voorhees, Tim Spurgin and moderator David McGlynn. Appleton Public Library.
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10:00 AM
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William Kent Kruegerauthor of Cork O'Connor mystery series. Kent will talk about his mystery novels. Appleton Public Library
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11:15 AM
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Minnesota Crime Wavea trio of mystery writers. Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins and William Kent Krueger will talk about their various series and novels. Appleton Public Library
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11:15 AM
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Peter and Connie Roopauthors of hundreds of children’s books. Peter and Connie will share their writing experiences. Appleton Public Library Children’s Area
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12:30 PM
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Edmund Kernauthor of The Wisdom of Harry Potter. Edmund will talk about how Harry Potter is relevant to adults. City Center Plaza, Appleton
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12:30 PM
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Local Authors PanelRichard Haviland, Jane Garton and Michael O’Brien will share their thoughts on writing. Appleton Public Library
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12:30 PM
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Betty Driessenillustrator of children’s books. Betty will talk about writing books for children. Appleton Public Library Children’s Area
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12:30 PM
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Apple Betty & Sloppy Joea fun presentation by two of the authors of the popular storybook/cookbook. Jean Sanvidge and Diane Sanvidge Seckar. Little Chute Public Library
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12:30 PM
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Sandra Kringauthor of Book of Bright Ideas. Sandra will read and discuss her book. Kimberly Public Library
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1:45 PM
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Panel: Sailing Strange SeasFantasy and Science Fiction LiteratureBill Gillard, Forrest Aguirre and Janice Bogstad, Edmund Kern will talk about their various projects. City Center Plaza, Appleton
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1:45 PM
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Dean Bakopoulosauthor of Please Don't Come Back From the Moon. Dean will conduct a reading and discussion of his book. Appleton Public Library
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1:45 PM
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Terri Doughertyreporter, editor and children's author. Terri will discuss writing for children. Appleton Public Library Children’s Area
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1:45 PM
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Cynthia Johnsonauthor of The Ways Crows Really Fly gave 1,000 copies away FREE in an interactive arts experiment called The Ripple Project. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church
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3:00 PM
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Sandra Kringauthor of Book of Bright Ideas. Sandra will read and discuss her book. Menasha Public Library
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3:00 PM
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Naomi Shihab Nyepoet, teacher, essayist and anthologist. Naomi will conduct a reading and discussion of her work for young adults. Harmony Café
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3:00 PM
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Marcia Bjorneruda Lawrence University professor. Marcia will present Reading the Rocks. Weis Earth Science Museum at UW-Fox Valley
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7:00 PM
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Naomi Shihab Nyepoet, teacher, essayist and anthologist. Naomi will conduct a reading and discussion of her work, and book signing. Kaukauna High School
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
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10:00 AM
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Conversations with Naomi Shihab Nye and Ellen Kort. The poet, teacher, essayist and anthologist will discuss her work with Ellen Kort, Wisconsin’s first poet laureate, over brunch. Tickets are required. Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton
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1:30 PM
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Mark Nepoinspirational writer and cancer survivor. Mark will discuss his writings and his inspiration for his writings. Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton
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