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Fox Cities Book Festival: Connecting Writers and Readers

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Louise Endres Moore

Non-Fiction
https://www.alfredthebook.com/

Raised one of eight siblings on a farm in Lodi, Wisconsin, Louise graduated from St. Norbert College in Psychology with minors in Mathematics and Education. She taught in the Waukesha and Wauwatosa school districts until the births of her two daughters. She later completed a Masters in Computer Science Education from Cardinal Stritch University as an adjunct instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Her father, Alfred, was in his 80s before his family understood that beyond being a barber, chauffeur and translator in World War II, he also had served as a front-line machine gunner. After Louise's first five years of research into his experiences, her father was awarded the French Legion of Honor, and she thought she had arrived at a complete understanding of her father’s history. Three months later, he unexpectedly described seeing “dead bodies in water,” which launched her back into deeper research. She discovered a 1944 letter mailed from Lodi, Wisconsin, that had been forwarded at least nine times in search of her father in Europe, suggesting him being lost in the replacement system. In turn, that meant that her father could have fought in battles not associated with the 35th Division. Despite some historians believing the theory to be impossible, Louise was determined to uncover her father's true route through war. After nearly 20 years of research, interviews, and World War II archives, we finally know a more complete story of her father’s history and better understand his reluctance to speak of it. Louise lives with her husband, Kelly, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and has two grown daughters, Meg and Kate, who both live in Kansas City.



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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! 
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