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EVENTS

Fox Cities Book Festival

  ACTIVITIES

 

Tickets available!
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OR
Conkey's Book Store
(starting March 14th)

WHO ARE THE AUTHORS?
Learn more about the authors attending the Fox Cities Book Festival in our
Café Conversations.
March 30 - April 13
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MONDAY, APRIL 6 - SATURDAY, MAY 2

 

Stephanie Copoulos-Selle — Book Art. Aaron Bohrod Gallery, UW-Fox Valley Aaron Bohrod Gallery BookFest Map

Gallery Hours:
MWF: 10 am to 5 pm
T&Th:10 am to 7 pm
Sat: Noon to 4 pm
Sunday: Closed

http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/bohrod/

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 - SUNDAY, JUNE 21

 

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

Museum Hours:
Tue-Sat: 10:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Sun: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
www.bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com

 

 

MONDAY, APRIL 13

6:30 p.m.

Dard Hunter III — Dard Hunter II-The Legacy of a Paper Artist, Historian and Bookmaker. Paper Discovery Center BookFest Map

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

11:00 a.m.

Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Kaukauna Public Library BookFest Map

Noon

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

2:00 p.m.

Stephanie Copoulos-Selle — Artist's Talk. Aaron Bohrod Gallery, UW-Fox Valley. BookFest Map

7:00 p.m.

Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Little Chute Public Library BookFest Map

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Noon

Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Read author. Novel collection reading and discussion. UW-Fox Valley Student Union BookFest Map

2:00 p.m.

Michael Perry — Free Workshop: "For Beginning Writers Only: How to Get Started in Fiction." UW-Fox Valley, Room 1346. BookFest Map

6:00 p.m.

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

7:00 p.m.

Norman Gilliland — Wisconsin Public Radio Host reading and leading discussion of Grace Notes. Open reception to follow. Paper Discovery Center BookFest Map

7:00 p.m.

Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

10:00 a.m.

Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Neenah Public Library BookFest Map

10:00 a.m.

Gerald McDermott — Presentation: Myth and Magic: The Art of Gerald McDermott. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map

2:00 p.m.

Michael Perry — 2009 Fox Cities Reads author. Novel collection reading and discussion. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

2:00 p.m.

Cooperative Children's Book Center — Presentation on
Award Winning Children's Books
Menasha Public Library BookFest Map

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Noon

C.J. Hribal — Presentation on The Company Car: Observations from the Wayback. UW-Fox Valley, Room 1346 BookFest Map

2:00 p.m.

Mary Relindes Ellis — Presentation: Who Lives There Anyway?: History, Regionalism, and the Validation of Voice on Flyover Land. Neenah Public Library BookFest Map

4:30 p.m.

C.J. Hribal & Dwight Allen — Writing Wisconsin: A conversation with Two Wisconsin Novelists. Lawrence University-MAIN HALL 105
CAMPUS MAP......BookFest Map

5:30 p.m.

Lan Samantha Chang — Reception. UW-Fox Valley Emeritus Room BookFest Map

7:00 p.m.

 

Lan Samantha Chang — presentation: "A Midwestern Childhood" and reading from her recent novel. UW-Fox Valley Student Union BookFest Map

6:30 p.m.

Gerald McDermott — reception. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
BookFest Map

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

9:00 a.m.

Book Fair at City Center Plaza — 9:00 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

Simon Armitage Breakfast — ticketed event, Bangers & Mash Poetry Breakfast featuring Simon Armitage. Fox Banquets, Appleton
BookFest Map
Tickets no longer available

10:00 a.m.

Simon Armitage — poetry reading from Tyrannosaurus Rex versus the Corduroy Kid. Fox Banquets, Appleton BookFest Map

10:00 a.m.

Sandra Kring — Presentation: Imagining a Different Life: Rewriting one’s life through fiction. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

10:00 a.m.

Jim Draeger & Mark SpeltzFill’er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations Neenah Public Library BookFest Map

10:00 a.m.

Terese Allen Presentation: Flavor of Wisconsin: A History of Food & Eating in the Badger State Kaukauna Public Library BookFest Map

10:00 a.m.

Marshall Cook — Presentation: The Mysteries Behind the Mysteries. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map

10:00 a.m.

Panel — Young Reader Renaissance: Why Children’s Literature is Thriving Despite Digital Diversions. City Center Plaza, Appleton—Large Board Room BookFest Map

10:00 a.m.

W. Nikola-Lisa — children’s book readings. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

Panel — Heroes and Villains: Graphic Novel as Literature. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 211 Campus Map......BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

David McGlynn — reads from The End of the Straight and Narrow. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

PanelPride and Prejudice, A Christmas Carol, Frankenstein: Who the Dickens Reads the Classics Today? City Center Plaza, Appleton—Large Board Room BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

Patricia Warrick — Presentation on Charles Babbage and the Countess. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

Panel — Chick Lit: Subversive, Servile, or Something In-Between. Kimberly Public Library BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

John Galligan — Presentation: Murder on the Fly: The Fly Fishing Mysteries. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

Panel — The Milwaukee Civil Rights Movement. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 104 Campus Map......BookFest Map

11:15 a.m.

Debra Morningstar — Presentation: Feathers, Furs and Tepees—children’s storytelling. Appleton Public Library

12:30 p.m.

Panel — Things to Come: Fantasy/Science Fiction. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 211 Campus Map......BookFest Map

12:30 p.m.

Panel — Baseball Literature: The Writer's Game. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 216 Campus Map......BookFest Map

12:30 p.m.

C. J. Hribal — Presentation on The Company Car: Observations from the Wayback. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

12:30 p.m.

Victoria Houston — Presentation: The Three Major Life Mistakes I've Made That Force m.to Write Fishing Mysteries. Menasha Public Library
BookFest Map

12:30 p.m.

Jess Riley — Presentation: A Candid Chat with a Debut Author. Kimberly Public Library BookFest Map

12:30 p.m.

W. Nikola-Lisa — children’s book readings. Appleton Public Library

12:30 p.m.

Panel — A Century of African American Poetry: From Harlem Renaissance to the Age of Obama. Lawrence University, MAIN HALL 104
Campus Map
......BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

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

1:45 p.m.

Lesley Kagen — readings from Land of a Hundred Wonders. Kimberly Public Library BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

Jerry Apps — Presentation on Old Farm: A History. Little Chute Public Library BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

Mary Logue — Presentation: The Pattern of a Mystery. Menasha Public Library BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

Panel — I Read Banned Books! City Center Plaza, Appleton—Small Board Room BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

Maggi Gordon — Presentation: Crossing the Atlantic Quilt by Quilt. Wilson Middle School Auditorium, Appleton BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

Robert C. Willging — Presentation of On the Hunt. Appleton Public Library
BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

Dr. Lowell Peterson — Presentation on The Birds Were Silver Then: Stories from the Vietnam Era. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

Dwight Allen — Presentation: Baby Boomer Generation Fiction. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

1:45 p.m.

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

2:00 p.m.

W. Nikola-Lisa — children’s book readings. Kaukauna Public Library BookFest Map

3:00 p.m.

Open Mic — Emceed by Cathryn Cofell. Stone Cellar Brew Pub, Appleton BookFest Map

3:00 p.m.

Panel — So How Do I Get Published, Anyway? Neenah Public Library

7:00 p.m.

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

10:00 a.m.

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

1:30 p.m.

David Giffels — Presentation on All the Way Home. Appleton Public Library BookFest Map

1:30 p.m.

Phil Gulley — author of Front Porch Tales presents Porch Talks. Neenah Public Library BookFest Map

3:00 p.m.

Elizabeth Berg — Presentation: An afternoon with Elizabeth Berg. Appleton Public LibraryBookFest Map

 

 

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