2019 Fox Cities Book Festival
2019-10-07 - 2019-10-13
showing results from 2019-10-07 to 2019-10-13
October 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am
Novels to Keep You Up at Night
In Judy’s novels, she walks the line of politics, prophecy, and history in edgy, suspenseful, and gripping page-turners. Judy will talk about the writing process, research, and learning to market.
Gerard H. Van Hoof Memorial Library
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
October 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am
The Dream Gathers Steam!
What does it take to write a novel series? Steam … Stamina … and a heart for Adventure!
James J. Siebers Memorial Library
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
October 7, 2019 @ 11:30 am
Living Inside a Hate Crime
A man spends more than twenty years in prison for murder without a grand jury indictment for his arrest. Now at the age of eighty-three, he represents the longest-running fight for exoneration on record in America.
Gerard H. Van Hoof Memorial Library
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
October 7, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
Job Man: My Life in Professional Wrestling
From taking on Hulk Hogan to grappling with a 600 lb. bear, Wisconsin’s own Chris Multerer, author of Job Man, shares his remarkable, decade-long career in the wild world of professional wrestling.
James J. Siebers Memorial Library
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
October 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Can Francis Change the Church?
Thomas Sweetser, SJ will share information related to his most recent book, Can Francis Change the Church? How American Catholics Are Responding To His Leadership.
Gerard H. Van Hoof Memorial Library
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
October 7, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Imaginary Stories – Real World Inspiration
Shannon will talk about her debut novel,The Virtue of Sin, and the real-life cult that inspired her, as well as the difficulties involved in inventing an imaginary religion.
James J. Siebers Memorial Library
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
October 7, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
Rebel Poet: More Stories from a 21st Century Indian
This eagerly anticipated follow-up to the breakout memoir How to Be an Indian in the 21st Century delves more deeply into the themes of family, community, grief, and the struggle to make a place in the world when your very identity is considered suspect.
Gerard H. Van Hoof Memorial Library
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
October 7, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Bizarre History of Wisconsin
This presentation showcases over 100 bizarre newspaper stories from Wisconsin that have not been seen in over 100 years.
James J. Siebers Memorial Library
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
515 W. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly WI 54136
October 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Kaukauna Paranormal Research Team
During this presentation you will learn about the Kaukauna Paranormal Research Team, paranormal terminology, famous case files and the specific case files from KPRT experiences in the field. Some of these case files are featured in their book, A Paranormal Journey: The True Cases of the Kaukauna Paranormal Research Team.
Gerard H. Van Hoof Memorial Library
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
October 8, 2019 @ 9:00 am
Storytime with Miranda Paul
Join picture book author Miranda Paul for a fun storytime!
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 8, 2019 @ 10:30 am
Poetry Reading by Gaochi Vang
Poetry reading from Gaochi Vang's collection,Building Walls to Break Down composed of poems that embody topics surrounding mental health, identity collision, self-love, and self-acceptance.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 8, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
The Story of Football Innovator Gus Dorais
Charles "Gus" Dorais was Wisconsin's first star high school quarterback. After leading Chippewa Falls High School to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Championship in 1909, he went onto a storied collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame, where he revolutionized the game with his good friend, roommate and receiver, Knute Rockne.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 8, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
Coming of Age Stories
"Are they really the happiest days of our lives?" What you need to know about coming-of-age stories.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
Things that Go Bump When You Write
Part memoir and part journalism, Midwestern Strange offers a fascinating, funny, and quirky account of flyover folklore. By confronting monsters, Martians, and a cabinet of curiosities worth of strange phenomena, Hollars challenges readers to look beyond their presumptions and acknowledge that just because something is weird doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 8, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
Chloe Ellefson Historic Sites Mysteries
This lively, richly illustrated program takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the real-life experiences and historic places that inspired the ten books in Kathleen’s award-winning Wisconsin-based Chloe Ellefson series.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 8, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Don't Make Me Pull Over! The History of Family Road Trips
Fake wood-paneled station wagons. 8-Track tape decks. Noogies delivered by older siblings. Those great family road trips we took way back when were the BEST. But how did the Great American Road Trip experience come to be?
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 8, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Putting Action Into Words: The Poetry of Fair Housing
Experience poetry’s power to bring forward history, social justice issues, and calls to action. Enjoy poems that invite audience participation and some enhanced with visual images.
Warch Campus Center, Lawrence University, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911
October 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Literary Trivia
Join local author Gavin Schmitt for a fun night of adult literary trivia!
313 Dodge
313 Dodge St
Kaukauna WI 54130
313 Dodge St
Kaukauna WI 54130
October 9, 2019 @ 9:30 am
Don't Make Me Pull Over! The History of Family Road Trips
Fake wood-paneled station wagons. 8-Track tape decks. Noogies delivered by older siblings. Those great family road trips we took way back when were the BEST. But how did the Great American Road Trip experience come to be?
Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
October 9, 2019 @ 11:30 am
Tea & Legacies
Join Wisconsin author Carrie Sue Barnes for a cup of tea and an interactive discussion of the significance of every individual's personal story. Carrie Sue's debut novel The Hidden Legacy is driven by one woman's urgent need to tell her untold story, and the need of another to hear it.
Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
October 9, 2019 @ 11:30 am
Things that Go Bump When You Write
Part memoir and part journalism, Midwestern Strange offers a fascinating, funny, and quirky account of flyover folklore. By confronting monsters, Martians, and a cabinet of curiosities worth of strange phenomena, Hollars challenges readers to look beyond their presumptions and acknowledge that just because something is weird doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
October 9, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
I am my Sister's Keeper
I am my Sister's Keeper: Inspired Encouragement for Women of God. I have some tools and wisdom, in this book, to help you succeed in your daily Christian walk.
Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
October 9, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Poetry Reading by Gaochi Vang
Poetry reading from Gaochi Vang's collection,Building Walls to Break Down composed of poems that embody topics surrounding mental health, identity collision, self-love, and self-acceptance.
Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
October 9, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Lost Fox Cities
Rediscover the vanishing history of the Fox Cities through vintage and contemporary photography, journalistic accounts, letters and memoirs accompanied by art created by KC Wilson.
Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
October 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Short Story Night
Take one part late-night talk show, a heavy dose of Intro to Lit 101, combine in a brewery and you have Short Story Night. Join host Richie Zaborowske for an evening of trivia, author interviews, literary discussion and more.
McFleshman’s Brewing Co.
115 South State Street
Appleton WI 54911
115 South State Street
Appleton WI 54911
October 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Somos Latinas: Voices of Wisconsin Latina Activists
"Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world," states Civil Rights Activists, Dolores Huerta, in the book’s foreword. These stories share how 25 Latinas from Wisconsin helped build community against many odds.
Appleton Public Library
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
225 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 54911
October 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am
All the Hometown Boys Wisconsin's 150th Machine Gun Battalion
"Today, the 150th is all but forgotten, in part because their unit history was never written. Through letters, diaries, and other recollections, Larson tells us the story of these Guardsmen’s experiences. He traces the path of their wartime service and considers the impact of war’s trauma and tedium on their lives."
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
From Writer to Author: A Journey
From first draft to published novel, one writer’s experience of breaking into the publishing industry.
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 10, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Wisconsin Lighthouses
Interested in Wisconsin lighthouses and their fascinating history? Explore the state’s waterways and be enthralled with stories of dedication and bravery from a bye gone era. Spectacular images highlight the program.
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 10, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Regreen: Writing Place and Nature Poetry
Crystal S. Gibbins will discuss what it means to write about place, read new and selected poems from Now/Here (Holy Cow! Press), and explore how that writing complicates traditional nature poetry.
Warch Campus Center, Lawrence University, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911
October 10, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
Poetry Reading by Stewart Cole
Enjoy a reading from Stewart Cole's lyrical poetry, engaged with both the here-and-now of a world on the brink and the hope of something better. These poems exist in a searching exchange with the world, both entering and being entered by it.
Warch Campus Center, Lawrence University, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911
October 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Learning to See the World as a Writer
It takes a lot more than a good idea to make a good story. Author Christina Hagmann will talk about learning to see the world as a writer.
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 10, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Wisconsin Riffs: Jazz Profiles from the Heartland
"Although New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago are often considered the epicenters of American jazz, this extensive, upbeat compilation of jazz musician biographies details Wisconsin's rich association the genre since its the inception of the genre in the early 1900s."
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am
History not Forgotten- Sport- Ship Dog of the Great Lakes
The author will share the true story of Sport: a puppy rescued in Milwaukee by the crew of the lighthouse tender the Hyacinth in 1914. Sport spent the next twelve years as a ship dog traveling on Lake Michigan. His work as a ship dog, and adventures will be described using the picture book which has been illustrated by Renée Graef.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 11, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Wisconsin in Watercolor: the Life and Legend of Folk Artist Paul Seifert
In his talk, author Joe Kapler explores in greater detail the background of folk artist Paul Seifert and how his life experiences in his native Germany and new home in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area influenced his art.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 11, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
A History of Beer and Brewing in Neenah and Menasha
The long, beer-rich history of Neenah and Menasha is a story well worth the telling.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 11, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
Book Signing with Avi
Join award-winning author, Avi, for a meet and greet and book signing!
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 11, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Ladies' Night Out with Kelly Harms
The #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler shares good books, good laughs, and truly effective self-care tips for busy women and those who love them.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am
Dark History Lives!
In his book "Murder and Mayhem: Fox Cities", Gavin reveals the Valley's history of murderous fiends, small town brothels, and other unsavory morsels.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am
Flight: An Air America Pilot's Story of Adventure, Descent and Redemption
Being hired to fly for the CIA's secret airline conjured up images of Steve Canyon cartoons and James Bond for Neil Hansen. Nothing could have been further from the truth.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 12, 2019 @ 9:30 am
The Mystery of Carolyn Keene
If you didn’t already know, Carolyn Keene, of the famous Nancy Drew mystery series, is not a real person, but the brain child of one of the country’s most prolific writers for children.
Gerard H. Van Hoof Memorial Library
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
October 12, 2019 @ 10:30 am
Crafting Characters
Characters are the beating heart of a story. Learn how to add character development through dialogue, action, and description so that your characters jump right off the page and pull your readers into the story.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 12, 2019 @ 10:30 am
The Mill Literary Prizes
The Mill: A Place for Writers announces the annual Mill Prizes, awarding both short fiction and poetry. The contest is open to all writers within the Fox Cities.
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 12, 2019 @ 11:00 am
Wisconsin's Cheesy History
Who doesn't love our state's cheese? Learn new ways to cook with cheese and fascinating stories about the life of a cheesemaker.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 12, 2019 @ 11:30 am
Poetry Reading with Tom Montag
Exploring the heart of the country; or, as Nancy Besonen has said, "Tom Montag is defining the character of the Midwest - one character at a time."
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 12, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
The Art of Anxiety
The Art of Anxiety: How writers manipulate our emotions to keep the pages turning. Whether it's a thriller, mystery, romance, or literary fiction, a good book keeps you turning the pages.
Kaukauna Public Library
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
207 Thilmany Rd. Ste 200
Kaukauna WI
October 12, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Discussion with Mystery Authors Jennifer Hillier and Hank Phillippi Ryan
Join us for a discussion with award-winning thriller authors, Jennifer Hillier and Hank Phillippi Ryan as they share their experience writing mysteries and answers questions about anything and everything for aspiring authors.
Gerard H. Van Hoof Memorial Library
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
625 Grand Ave
Little Chute 54140
October 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin
A generation of the nation’s young men could not find a job, because there were no jobs. They were hungry, as were their families. They wandered the land looking for a future.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
The Power of the Romance Genre
The Wisconsin Chapter of the Romance Writers of America presents a panel discussion on the today’s romance genre, its impact on the publishing market, and its role in the women’s movement.
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 12, 2019 @ 2:30 pm
I Believe in Yesterday: History and Place Illuminate Fiction
Three Wisconsin novelists discuss their novels’ origins and inspiration, exploring how a firm foundation in time and place enables fiction to explore timeless, universal human themes.
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Neenah WI 54956
October 12, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
A Walk West: Rediscovering America's National Parks a Step at a Time
America's National Parks are a national treasure: join author Steve Betchkal as he journeys - in stories and images - through some of his (and your) favorites.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
440 1st St.
Menasha WI 54952
October 12, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Poetry Reading by Allison Joseph and Jon Tribble
Poets Allison Joseph, Professor and Director of the creative writing program at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and Jon Tribble, Professor and Managing Editor of Crab Orchard Review, presents readings of their acclaimed work.
Warch Campus Center, Lawrence University, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911