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Haddix grew up on a farm near Washington Court House, Ohio, and graduated from Miami University. COLUMBUS Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is announcing the featured authors for this summer's inaugural Columbus Book Festival, including its four headliners: Ali Hazelwood, author of Love, Theoretically. The COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL returns to the Columbus Public Library on Saturday May 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Her stories of charming, small-town contemporaries often deal with womens issues and female bonding with a focus on diversity. Now she writes vivid, cinematic love stories about imperfect people finding their perfect match. She lives in New Jersey and is a frequent lecturer on diversity issues. Super large bounce park with 8 bounce items from slides, obstacle course, and other bounce items. C.L. Wesley Chu is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and the author of The Art of Prophecy, Time Salvager, The Rise of Io, and The Walking Dead: Typhoon. Originally from California, James Bird is of Ojibwe descent, and now lives in Massachusetts with his wife, the author and actor Adriana Mather, and their son. He was born in Port Clinton, Ohio. Her son, Alec, lives in New York. Sara Brunsvold creates stories that speak hope, truth, and life. Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books. Readers Digest named her most recent picture book, Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures, one of the hundred best books for children ever written. She has taught creative writing and literature at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and through the Emerging Voices program at PEN America in Los Angeles, where she lives. He earned his Bachelors of Arts in Film Production from California State University, Long Beach. The Gods Awoke is her third book. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Best of the Net Anthology and the Managing Editor of Ovenbird Poetry. A native of Portland, Oregon, she now lives in Berkeley, California. She lives with her partner in Los Angeles. And probably plotting murder with her shamelessly enabling friends. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally-recognized tribe. Journalist and mystery writer Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the author of the central Ohio-set crime novel The End of the Road; seven books in the Andy Hayes private eye series, about a former Ohio State and Cleveland Browns quarterback turned investigator, including the Shamus Award-nominated An Empty Grave; and the editor of Columbus Noir, featuring stories by fourteen Columbus area writers set in distinctive city neighborhoods. Saras recognitions include the 2020 ACFW Genesis Award for Contemporary Fiction. Merrills work focuses on exploring creativity and imaginative play. Born in Cameroon, she grew up in France, England, and the United States. When not writing, they try their best at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, read an alarming amount of manga, and try to make pasta even a fourth as good as their nonnas. Conrade C. Hinds (born 1953) is a registered architect in Ohio and New York and a retired Project Manager for the City of Columbus, Dublin Road Water Plant. Wearing Paint Instead of Clothes on the Streets of New York. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his family. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and their hound dog. She is the recipient of the Caversham Fellowship, an artist and writers residency in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where she published her first childrens book in Zulu, Our Secret Bond. Her students, especially those struggling with their identity and where they fit in, inspired Misty to share her own story. David Wilson is both an artist and writer who teaches Graphic Narrative at Kent State University. As one of the original owners of a large weekly newspaper, she covered police, fire and hard news. Jane Ann Turzillo has been nominated twice for the Agatha for her books Wicked Women of Ohio and Unsolved Murders & Disappearances in Northeast Ohio. Katherines has also written one full-length nonfiction work, Awful Beautiful Life. She is also a National Federation of Press Women award-winner for Ohio Train Disasters and others. Don't miss the KidsLinked's Columbus Children's Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at SportsOhio in Dublin from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. She graduated from UC Daviss inaugural undergraduate Creative Writing Honors Program in 2006 and was a Writing Fellow at Boston University School of Law. As someone born and raised in Canada to American parents, she writes to ensure teens who share her Black & American Muslim dual marginalization see themselves on the printed page. from Kent State University and currently teaches fourth grade. She is also quite vain about her hair. Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of The Gravity of Us, As Far as Youll Take Me, Golden Boys, and other queer books for kids and teens. When shes not writing, shes probably on the hunt for tacos or coffee, or buried underneath a pile of dogs. Bounce Park - $6 per child pre-registered HERE , $12 at the event. When not writing, Katherine hosts the What the Dickens Book Club on Facebook and weekly chats with authors and booksellers at The 10 Minute Book Talk on Instagram. Portland Book Festival. She also is a member of the Board of Directors of Garden State Equality, NJs largest LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Organization. She holds a BA from the Ohio State University, where she studied English and gender studies with a focus on Victorian literature and public health topics. Rod strives to uplift and entertain with stories that highlight the Fil-Am experience. Suzanne Gordon is Senior Policy Analyst at the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute and the author of many books, most recently, Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nations Veterans. Khadijah L. VanBrakle is a Muslim woman of color living with her family in the southwestern US. Tim Raab played football at Marion Harding High School in central Ohio. Their debut MG novel, The Otherwoods, will release Fall 2023 from Bloomsbury. She is a freelance writer and member of Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, and has written for Upscale, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and other publications. Because of her passion for spreading knowledge of Black Panamanian culture, Tamika has been featured on various websites, podcasts, and panels. A self-described collector of hobbies, shell try just about anything once. A former biology academic and lecturer, she currently works in the tech industry and dreams of writing full-time. Chiquita Mullins Lee oversees arts education programs including Poetry Out Loud and Arts Partnership for the Ohio Art Council (OAC). Articles shes written have appeared in USA Today, FROLIC MEDIA, and Harpers Bazaar. M. Elizabeth Weiser is a professor of rhetoric and museology at The Ohio State University, specializing in public memory and national narratives. April 22, 2023; Columbus. She is also an instructor at Columbus College of Art and Design. Tom was lead researcher on the National Register of Historic Places nominations for both the Hartman Hotel Building and the Athletic Club of Columbus. Lauren Thoman lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, two children, and a rotating number of dogs and fish. Always love. In addition to being a writer, she was a librarian for fifteen years. She believes in the power of stories, especially those that remind us that true love exists, a gift from the Truest Love. Misty co-authored Play Like a Girl with David Wilson. While opportunities exist throughout the year, the Summer Volunteer Program takes place from May - July. She and her husband, Doug, now live in Columbus, and they have two grown children. Margaret Peterson Haddix is the New York Times-bestselling author of more than 40 books for kids and teens, including the Shadow Children series, the Missing series, and the Greystone Secrets series. He served on the board of Columbus Landmarks Foundation for two full terms and chaired the Education Committee charged with leading the organizations educational tours and extensive programming. Her work has appeared in Fourth Genre, Best American Experimental Writing, Seneca Review, and elsewhere. A native of the Cleveland, Ohio area, it is fitting that his condo resides in the historic 1898 Hartman Hotel Building in Columbus, Ohio with his pug, Roosevelt. Columbus Book Festival. Some of her favorite things include: movie nights, mountain air, and pretending she doesnt have a coffee problem. Doug Motz is a lifelong resident of Franklin County and is passionate about Columbus and its history. Akhtar has worked at Vogue, Elle, the New York Times, and New York Magazine, where she was the founding editor of the womens blog The Cut. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Come for the authors stay for the fun! The Fertile Earth and The Ordered Cosmos, published by Ohio State Press, was edited by M. Elizabeth Weiser, Timothy R. W. Jordan, and Richard D. Shiels. When hes not drawing comics, hes hanging out with his wife and kids or playing video games or eating unhealthy foods. Ellen OClover writes stories about finding your people, falling in love, and figuring it all out (or trying to, anyway). He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Paula, and two boys, Hunter and River. Having earned a BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul and an MFA in Creative Writing from Stonecoast, Dawson works at Nebraska Writers Collective and other Midwestern nonprofits that teach kids the power of performance and storytelling. Ruth P. Watson is the author of Blackberry Days of Summer, An Elderberry Fall, Cranberry Winter, and Strawberry Spring. Promposal is her debut novel. A lifetime student of history, he has visited just about every school and town in Ohio that plays high school football to write this book. JULY 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE TWO-DAY BOOK FEST IN THE HEART OF THE DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Join us at Main Library and Topiary Park on July 15-16. Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of the Edgar Award. Columbus Children's Choir is the premier organization for school age choral singing in Central Ohio. Prince Shakur, author of When They Tell You . The two-day event featuring 200+ national and local authors, dozens of exhibitors, an entertainment lineup and more will showcase Columbus Metropolitan Librarys historic Main Library, the adjacent Kaufman Plaza and Topiary Park. She is also a former senior editor and former founder/head of BOOM! 3. Justine Pucella Winans (they/she)is a queer and nonbinary writer who resides in Los Angeles with their husband and cats. But not necessarily in that order. The First American Woman to Walk in Space(co-authored with astronaut Kathy Sullivan). Everfest stands in solidarity with the Black community and supports the fight for justice and equality. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Children's Book Festival is returning this Saturday and it will include appearances from four prominent authors and illustrators. Teens can earn required volunteer service hours while helping the LIbrary during its peak season during the Summer Reading Program. A playwright, poet, and fiction/ creative non-fiction writer, Chiquita won individual artist/excellence awards in creative writing from GCAC and OAC and is published in national publications, including Fifth Wednesday, Pine Mountain Sand and Gravel, and Falling Star Magazine. Susan Azim Boyer writes young adult and womens fiction featuring Iranian American heroines (whom she *never* encountered growing up), who make messy, complicated choices that rapidly snowball into avalanches. She is the translator of Cesar Airas The Seamstress and the Wind. The adopted son of two loving educators, Kevin fell in love with stories at an early age. Edward Underhill (he/him) is a queer trans man who grew up in the suburbs of Wisconsin, where he could not walk to anything, which meant he had to make up his own adventures. She spent several years active in the leadership of the Womens Flat Track Derby Association and has given presentations, workshops and talks about the sport at Pecha Kecha Columbus, the Roller Derby World Summit, and Rollercon. She has a B.A. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has a masters degree in education from Converse College. Before writing, Tori performed as an actress, singer, dancer on Broadway, television, and film, and earned a 5th degree black belt in To-Shin Do ninja martial arts. Influenced by humble women of God who find his fingerprints in the everyday, she does the same in her life and her storytelling. Courtneys debut novel, In The Event Of Love, released on August 30, 2022 with Kensington and Headline Eternal, and the sequel, In The Case Of Heartbreak, will follow on July 25, 2023. She loves vintage nonsense, cooking elaborate meals, and funny words. A second picture book, A Century for Caroline, with Denene Millner Books, is scheduled for Fall 2024. Her horror screenplay The Gift earned a semi-finalist spot for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship. She also enjoys watching TV and movies, and loves to read fantasy, realistic fiction, memoirs, and books about cooking. Mar Romasco-Moore (she/they) is the YA author ofI Am the Ghost in Your HouseandSome Kind of Animal,as well asGhostographs,a collection of short stories paired with vintage photographs. The Next Thing You Know is a People Magazine Pick for Best New Novel (all from St. Martins Press). ABOUT: For over 40 years, Cover to Cover Children's books has provided a welcoming space for all to discover classic to contemporary children's books. Other essays have been published with Literary Hub, Columbus Alive, BUST, Brevity, and Guernica. Kevin Johnson, aka Captain Create, studied screenwriting and filmmaking, graduating with honors, earning a Bachelors of Arts from Temple University. He has worked on the visual side of the publishing industry since 2011 doing graphic design and illustration for companies such as The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, New York Magazine, Forbes, and more. Columbus Childrens Book Festival Hosted By Chattahoochee Valley Libraries. Great fun! He has taught in New York City public schools for over 25 years and his fast-paced, compelling stories are inspired by his and his students experiences. Mr. Hinds also serves on the board of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. at Columbus State Community College for 25 years. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. In her spare time, Lisa likes to take walks along Tempe Town Lake and on the Arizona State University campus, shop at local stores, and cook. You can find him online on his website. When shes not writing or reading, you can probably find her wrangling Wookiee, her enormous dustmop of a dog. Elise co-authored several books with her father and collaborator, David Meyers. You never know.). Her particular interest is true crime. She lives in Washington, DC. David co-authored Play Like a Girl with Misty Wilson. He lives in the Berwick neighborhood of Columbus with his husband Todd Popp and their dog, Gracie. The hearing was particularly timely, because the U.S. is facing intensifying urgency to stop the worsening fentanyl epidemic. Brian D. Kennedy writes books for young adults. Join us Saturday, May 14 from 10am-1pm at the Columbus Public Library as we welcome Marc Brown, the. 1. View our Privacy Policy. Denny S. Bryce writes historical fiction and is the bestselling author of Wild Women and the Blues. In addition, shes written several Star Wars novels, such as Lost Stars and Bloodline. Skye Quinlan (they/them) is a queer author of YA fiction who hides away all day writing. Negesti Kaudo is a Midwestern essayist who holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from Columbia College Chicago and has worked as a copywriter, a sex toy columnist, and an adjunct writing instructor. His Pepito the Squirrelpicture books were self-published in 2021. Kristi McManus is a Registered Nurse by trade, but avid reader and enthusiastic book lover all her life. Lisa was born in Holland, Michigan, and she lived there until 2004, when she moved to Arizona with her family. Mia Tsai is a Taiwanese American author of speculative fiction. His directorial debut,The Flip Side, became the first feature by a Filipino filmmaker to world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. She teaches Business and Careers classes to middle schoolers. She is a three-time recipient of the Individual Excellence Award in Literary Arts from Ohio Arts Council, a two-time recipient of the Montgomery County (Ohio) Arts & Cultural District (MCAD) Artist Opportunity Grant, and has been a John E. Nance Writer in Residence at Thurber House (Columbus, Ohio). He is a lawyer and lives in Ohio. Thank you for your interest in the 5th Annual Columbus Children's Book Festival! Blanchard is an author, a mother, and an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Nishanth Injam received an MFA from the University of Michigans Helen Zell Writers Program, where he won the Chamberlain Award and the Frederick Busch Prize in Creative Writing. Sign up for author announcements and information about how to participate as an exhibitor or festival volunteer. Chiquita writes and performs onstage with Word Warriors Creative Writing Ministry at New Covenant Believers Church; withWild WomenWritings productions of Lost Lake by David Auburn, and Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare, among others; and in PAST PRODUCTIONS presentation of Sisters by Marsha Jackson. African American Children's Book Fair. She was chosen as one of the recipients of a two-year, 2021 Highlights Foundation Muslim Storytellers Fellowship. She lives in Arizona with her family. Sign Up for the FUN! James Renner is an investigative journalist, podcaster, and critically acclaimed author of both nonfiction and fiction books, including True Crime Addict and The Man from Primrose Lane. Another Appalachia was a finalist for the New England Book Award. When not traveling or writing, Wendy works full-time as the Director of Teaching and Learning at a community college in Ohio. The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries offers an invaluable volunteer experience for teens 13-18. Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels, including Dear Mr. Knightley, The Printed Letter Bookshop and The London House. She lives in Southern California with her husband, child, and growing hoard of plants. He is also a screenwriter and director at the independent film company, Zombot Pictures; his films include We Are Boats and Honeyglue. She holds a masters degree in teaching and one in English. Jeff Chenault is an author, producer, music historian, and exotica DJ. Audrain previously worked as the publicity director of Penguin Books Canada, and prior to that she worked in public relations. 5th Annual Columbus Children's Book Festival Now in its fifth year, the Columbus Children's Book Festival is a celebration of children's literature showcasing a variety of award-winning authors and illustrators. Along the Shore is the latest novel in her multicultural, heartfelt Book Club series. Hes the author of several popular webcomics including Youll Have That and MOLEBASHED. In addition to his webcomic work, hes provided freelance illustration work for clients like Target, The Ohio State University, and PBS Kids. Meet and greet 90+ indie authors from small presses and with self-published works in a variety of genres. As he read historical documents and talked to relatives, he envisioned a way to bring to life in fiction form many of his ancestors who lived a hardscrabble life and who worked to overcome hardship. Some of her most well-known books are The Unwanteds series for middle grade readers and the Wake trilogy for young adults. She lives with her family in Kansas City, Missouri, where she can often be spotted writing at a park or library. (Which might sound boring, but it really isnt. He is a Past President of the Columbus Historical Society and has led tours for CHS, and the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. She lives in Philadelphia, PA. Joe Medo is a fiction writer and journalist who lives in Chicago. She currently lives in Southern California (fighting her inner New Yorker from breaking free too often) with a pack of three feisty chihuahuas and a too-hearty obsession with K-pop and K-dramas. Naked bodies of all shapes and sizes became artists' canvases at a public art exhibition. In addition to his first book on the Kahiki Supper Club, a famous Polynesian restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, he has published its companion, The Kahiki Scrapbook, with co-authors David Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker and Doug Motz. She lives in Lansing, Michigan, with her husband, Zachary, and their son. He enjoys collecting comic books and working out at the gym stereotypes be damned! Matthew Caracciolo is the author of Moon Ohio and The Waygook Book: A Foreigners Guide to South Korea. J. Anderson Coats has received two Junior Library Guild awards, two Washington State Book Awards, and earned starred reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal, the Horn Book Review, and Shelf Awareness. Chu is an accomplished martial artist and a former member of the Screen Actors Guild. When not writing, you can find her napping or wishing she was napping. Mercedes lives and works in Las Vegas. She writes whimsical fantasy and science fiction for children and adults. Polly Farquhar is the author of Lolo Weaver Swims Upstream and Itch. She lives in Michigan where shes likely to be found trying a new recipe, talking sports with her husband or philosophizing on life with her two teenagers. A special reading, made at this year's festival, will . Erik J. Wendy Koile has spent most of her life exploring the nooks and crannies of Ohio. RaeChell Garrett has written everything from marketing plans to health insurance benefit schedules, but she much prefers writing novels about the ups and downs of carefree girls falling in love and finding their way in the world. Shannon Watters is the co-creator and co-writer of the award-winning hit comic book series Lumberjanes. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Her passion for both writing and chocolate are equally matched, making this book a labor of nothing but love. July 15-16, 2023; Columbus. She is an adjunct professor and project manager, who lives with family in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam writes personal essays, memoir, and cultural critique, having earned her MFA and MA in creative nonfiction. He received a BA in chemistry from the College of Wooster, and an MD from Brown University. While her co-workers have nicknamed her the Mistress of Death, she is more of an aging hippie with a gardening addiction. He doesnt mind. 3. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois-Chicago and worked as a school social worker for six years. Therecouldbe a water monster in the Maumee River. Playing in the Buckeye Conference against some of the most iconic teams in Ohio high school football history, he learned firsthand what it was that made Ohio the premier state for football. She practiced law for four decades. Katherine O'Shea was inspired to write her book about a child's festival experience after taking her toddler Molly to the festival in 2022. Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything is their debut YA novel. Laura Warrell is a contributor to the Bread Loaf Writers Conference and the Tin House Writers Workshop, and is a graduate of the Creative Writing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Today, he is a cowboy boot-wearing, picture-book-creator, and paper-toy-maker. Kristy Boyce lives in Columbus, OH and teaches psychology as a senior lecturer at The Ohio State University. When shes not writing or taking naps, Reese enjoys rock climbing, baking, and making movies with her family. Mary Robinette Kowal is the four-time Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Award winning author of The Glamourist Histories series, Ghost Talkers, the Lady Astronaut Universe, and The Spare Man. facebook, family & George Costanza was published in Harlot: A Revealing Look at the Arts of Persuasion, and her prose and poetry have appeared in Columbus Alive, Lynx Eye, and Wine X. They have drawn cartoons for The New Yorker and Narrative Magazine, and graphic fiction for The Believer, Lenny Letter, and the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A twisty, immersive whodunit perfect for fans of Donna Tartt's The Secret History." People "Spellbinding." The New York Times Book Review "[An] irresistible literary page-turner." The Boston Globe Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by TIME, NPR, USA Today, Elle, Newsweek, Salon, Bustle, AARP, The Millions, Good Housekeeping, and more Kaija Langley was born in Northern NJ and raised on a healthy diet of library books, music and theater performances, and visits to the family farm in rural North Carolina. Carmella Van Vleet is a former teacher and the award-winning author of almost 2 dozen books for kids and adults, including the award-winning middle-grade novelEliza Bing Is (Not) A Big, Fat Quitterand the picture bookTo the Stars! Eason lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children. November 4, 2023; Portland. Her satirical first novel, #FashionVictim, drew critical acclaim and was covered in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Martha Stewart Living and more. Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival. Celebrating a Community of Book Lovers, Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation |96 S. Grant Ave. |Columbus, OH 43215Email:bookfestival@columbuslibrary.org |Phone:614-645-2275. Here are a few resources that can help you share the information with your school! In 2019, he was inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for his work. Toris deep interest in world culture and religions has prompted her to visit nine countries, including Brazil. An avid traveler, she speaks three languages and has visited five continents. Grace Ellis is a New York Times bestselling, Eisner and GLADD Media Award-winning author. As a professional musician, Matt McMann played an NFL stadium, a cruise ship, and the International Twins Convention. He currently resides in Pasadena, California with his husband and two children. She holds a Masters Degree in Teaching and is a National Board Certified Teacher in Adolescent Young Adult English Language Arts. Shes been a personal trainer, an English teacher, and an editor, and is some combination thereof as she travels the world. Learning English was difficult, and it was picture books that helped her understand this new world and ignited her passion for visual storytelling. Blanchard is originally from Sault St. Marie in Michigans Upper Peninsula and now lives in California with her family. He has also authored several novels and a handful of works for the stage, including two full length musicals. He is a co-author of Kahiki Supper Club: A Polynesian Paradise in Columbus, Ohio, the Lost Restaurants of Columbus and Lost Restaurants of Central Ohio and Columbus. Allegra Hyde is the author of Eleutheria and the story collection Of This New World. Columbus Children's Book Festival As co-director (with Prof. Howard Sacks, Kenyon College) of the award-winning Community Within: Black Experience in Knox County, Ohio project and co-director (with Prof. Brooke Bryan, Antioch College) of the Great Lakes Colleges Associations (GLCA) Oral History in the Liberal Arts (OHLA) program, he has designed and executed projects intended to explore minority communities in small town America.