Central Wisconsin Book Festival
Mark your calendars for the eighth annual Central Wisconsin Book Festival, September 26–28 — featuring 20+ authors in Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids!
Our dedicated group of festival organizers has worked throughout the year to put together what we think will be a fantastic lineup of guests. Fiction and non-fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, children’s, poetry … this year’s festival has so much to offer!
Our headline event features internationally bestselling author David Wroblewski, who will discuss his new novel “Familiaris” and sign copies of his books Saturday, September 28 at the Dreyfus University Center, UW-Stevens Point.
Other events include:
Fiction author Andrew Graff reading from his newest novel (set in Wisconsin), “True North,” at MCPL Wausau.
Wisconsin author Hannah Morrissey—whose work has drawn rave reviews from the likes of C. J. Box—will appear at the Portage County Public Library.
Fiction author Lindsay Starck, who calls Minnesota home, will share her new novel, “Monsters We Have Made,” during an event at the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids.
We’ve also partnered with the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau on the reception for one of their newest exhibits, an art and poetry mash-up titled “Gathering.”
For a full list of these free events, visit www.mcpl.us/cwbf, or look for the printed schedule, available in early September at your local MCPL.
Wausau: “True North” With Andrew Graff
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back author Andrew Graff to discuss his new novel, "True North."
Wausau: Center for the Visual Arts “Gathering” & “Then & Now” Receptions
Center for the Visual Arts 427 North 4th Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to partner with the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau on receptions for two new exhibitions this fall!
Stevens Point: Suspense Author Hannah Morrissey
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes one of our state's own talented writers, Hannah Morrissey, to the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point for her first CWBF event!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Beyond the Flames” With Gregory Lee Renz
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Gregory Lee Renz back to the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss his second novel, "Beyond the Flames."
Wausau: Cartoonist & Illustrator Duachaka Her
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes cartoonist and illustrator Duachaka Her to the Marathon County Public Library for a conversation about her work!
Stevens Point: Local Author Fair
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesStop by anytime between 10am and noon at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to meet with 10 authors from around Wisconsin!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Reclaim Your Story” With Dr. Carrie Jarosinski
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesHarness the power of storytelling in your own life during this Central Wisconsin Book Festival event with author Dr. Carrie Jarosinski at the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids.
Wausau: Wisconsin Author Holly Wilson
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Wisconsin author Holly Wilson to the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau to discuss her debut novel, Kittentits.
Stevens Point: Children’s Author Darcy Miller
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesJoin us in Stevens Point during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for an event with celebrated children's author Darcy Miller!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Typewriter’s Block” With Robert Walker
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesThe McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids welcomes author Robert Walker to discuss his debut novel during the 2024 Central Wisconsin Book Festival!
Wausau: “Pahua & the Dragon’s Secret” With Lori M. Lee
Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Lori M. Lee back to Wausau to discuss her newest books, including "Pahua and the Dragon's Secret," which will be published in September 2024!
Stevens Point: “Seeds in Soil” With Susan Apps-Bodilly
Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes author Susan Apps-Bodilly to the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point to talk about food and gardening for the whole family!
Wisconsin Rapids: “Monsters We Have Made” With Lindsay Starck
McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Minneapolis-based author Lindsay Starck to the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss her newest novel!
Wausau: “Wisconsin for Kennedy” With B. J. Hollars
Peking Restaurant 221 Scott Street, Wausau, WI, United StatesThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back Wisconsin author B.J. Hollars to discuss his new book about John F. Kennedy and the 1960 presidential primary election in Wisconsin.
Stevens Point: “Familiaris” With David Wroblewski
Dreyfus University Center (UWSP) 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, United StatesInternationally bestselling author David Wroblewski will hold his first book event in the Badger State in 14 years during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to discuss his new novel "Familiaris"!
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