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Fox Cities Book Festival: Connecting writers and readers across our diverse communities.

Christine Keleny

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https://www.christinekelenybooks.com

Christine is an award-winning author, reader, editor, book designer and publisher. She loves writing and helping others publish the book of their dreams through her publishing company: CKBooks Publishing. Her first book: Rosebloom, won a national IPPY award for historical fiction, Will the Real Carolyn Keene Please Stand Up was a finalist for a Midwest Book Award for historical fiction and her middle grade book: Intrigue in Istanbul: An Agnes Kelly Mystery Adventure won a Moonbeam Children’s Award and a Midwest Book Award. Christine teaches workshops for both youth and adults, and a youth writing and publishing summer school class. You can find all of her books at christinekelenybooks.com. That is also where you can sign up for her Readers’ Group. Christine lives with her husband and pets in the Wisconsin countryside.



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Need some new book fest or book swag for the holid Need some new book fest or book swag for the holidays? Along with our campaign, we recently also launched some new swag. Link is in bio to order :) #givingtuesday #bookswag #supportnonprofits #bookstagram #readers
This is how the Fox Cities Book Festival rolls! We This is how the Fox Cities Book Festival rolls! We had a fabulous time introducing our 2024 Fox Cities NEA Big Read title last night at the beautiful Poplar Hall. Thanks again to everyone who joined us in person and to all the organizations that participated and supported us! National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Midwest, Melissa Kahl and Fox Valley Latin Dancers, Grupo Candela - Madison, Julie Wilson of Shut Up & Dance Studio of Fond du Lac, and Luis’ Tacos food truck
In partnership with Diverse & Resilient, the Commu In partnership with Diverse & Resilient, the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Appleton Public Library, and Lawrence University we are excited to present festival kick off author, Carmen Maria Machado on October 11th at 6:30 PM. Machado is the author of In the Dream House, a book that has been lauded as "original, subversive, proud, and joyful" by the LA Times. The event takes place on National Coming Out Day. Join us in person for a virtual watch party on the Lawrence University Campus (Warch Center Campus Cinema). See you there!
Enjoying the freedom to watch Fox Cities Book Fest Enjoying the freedom to watch Fox Cities Book Festival Events in your pjs or wishing for the energy of the Festival crowd? We have events for both of those vibes! The 2022 Festival schedule features both online and in person events. You can see the complete schedule by going to: https://foxcitiesbookfestival.org/schedule/
Fox Cities Book Festival will be at Market on Main Fox Cities Book Festival will be at Market on Main on September 10th in Little Chute. Stop by to get a 2022 festival schedule or support the festival by purchasing your next read from our book sale fundraiser.
Join the Fox Cities Book Festival at Stone Arch Ti Join the Fox Cities Book Festival at Stone Arch Tied House from 11AM - 3 PM on June 11th on the patio for AUTHORS & ALES. <3 Be the first to know who will be visiting the Fox Cities for our in person 2022 Fox Cities Book Festival October 13-16 and meet local writers. Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers to readers! Meet over 20 local authors during Authors & Ales. Drop in anytime to meet local writers, purchase their books, and find your next favorite read. Support local authors while enjoying food and drink available for purchase from Stone Arch Tied House. Local authors attending Authors & Ales include: • Julia Flaherty • Ryan Surprise • Chia Gounza Vang • Barbara Wulf • Leah Dobrinska • Adrian Martin • J.B. Sensenbrenner • Kirsten Hopfensperger • Patrick Phair • Cailyn Lloyd • Jill Dobbe • James Richard Lawrence • Trevor Wangeline • Diane Dahl • Michelle Marez • Linda Vander Heyden • Cynthia Schumerth • Pao Lor Drop in anytime during the event to be the first to get the 2022 Fox Cities Book Festival schedule! Pick up the printed 2022 Festival week schedule and purchase books by our Fall Festival authors from The Book Store. A portion of The Book Store sales will benefit Fox Cities Book Festival.
Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH AT 4:30PM at the Littl Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH AT 4:30PM at the Little Chute Public Library for Native American Games. Part of the supplemental events for the 2022 Fox Cities Reads! For all ages, no registration required! This session will include games from Native Alaska and Tribes around Indian Country. Inuit Stick-Pull, Run and Scream, and Ball Race will be featured. All games will start with a short historical and Native cultural presentation, demonstration, and then game play. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for learning and playing some Native Traditional games. About the Instructor: Paul is Wolf Clan and a proud member of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. He graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 1984; earned his Master of Tribal Administration and Governance from the University of Minnesota Duluth in May of 2018; and has enjoyed working in the Native Youth Development field ever since. Physical Education, Parks and Recreation Management and Native Traditional Games is his passion and has allowed him to live, work and play in Durango, CO, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Tempe, AZ and at home on the Oneida Reservation. Paul also taught Physical Education and was the Recreation Director at the Indian Community School in Milwaukee, WI where he successfully implemented Native Traditional Games into both programs. In August of 2014 Paul completed his duties and responsibilities as an elected Tribal Councilman for the Oneida Nation, 12 years of serving his Community and Nation on the local, state, federal and international levels have been an invaluable experience for him.
Thanks to everyone who came to hear Tommy Orange t Thanks to everyone who came to hear Tommy Orange tonight!
The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange, The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange, author of "There There," takes place TONIGHT at the Appleton North High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Some reminders for tonight's event: This is a FREE event. No tickets are required. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sorry, there is no virtual option. There will be 15 minutes of audience Q&A, so bring your questions! Please wear a mask! Fox Cities Book Festival Appleton Public Library Kimberly Public Library @kaukaunapubliclibrary @littlechutelibrary Neenah Public Library @neenahlibrary Menasha Public Library The Book Store in Appleton, WI @thebookstoreappletonwi @communityfoundationfoxvalley Wisconsin Humanities
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