7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

"Beneath the Flames" With Gregory Renz

@ Robinson Park, 1150 17th Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Adults We welcome Gregory Renz to Wisconsin Rapids and the Central Wisconsin Book Festival to discuss his novel of suspense, which also draws from his decades of firefighting experience!

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

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"Correctional" With Ravi Shankar

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults Join us for an engaging and enlightening virtual discussion with Ravi Shankar centered on his new memoir "Correctional," about the criminal justice system and mental health policies.

1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

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"Truth Evolution" Writing Workshop With Dasha Kelly Hamilton

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults & Teens Take part in an engaging virtual workshop with Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton about truth and poetry!

3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

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From Page to Stage & Screen With Suzanne Bradbeer & Jarrod Crooks

@ MCPL Wausau, 300 North First Street, Wausau, WI

Adults & Teens Have you ever wondered how words, ideas and characters move from page to screen or to the stage? Join us during the CWBF for a hybrid in-person/virtual discussion with a couple of seasoned veterans!

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

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Book Talks With Kate Allen & Anika Fajardo

@ Zoom (Online)

Children Join us for an interesting virtual event during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival with Anika Fajardo and Kate Allen, two talented middle-grade authors who will talk about their books and writing!

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton

@ Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI

Adults Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton is a dynamo, and the CWBF is thrilled that she'll join us for several public events, including this live reading in Stevens Point!

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Talking Writing With Two Poets Laureate!

@ Whitewater Music Hall, 130 North First Street, Wausau, WI

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is excited to welcome not one, but two poets laureate representing Wausau and all of Wisconsin for an evening of discussion, a few poems and a Q&A!

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Interactive Story Time With Baptiste Paul & Miranda Paul

@ Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI

Children The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes award-winning authors Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul for a fun interactive story time at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point!

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

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"The Greats" & the Power of Stories With Deborah Ellis

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Deborah Ellis to talk about her latest book and the power of storytelling! This will be a fun virtual program for all ages!

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

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"Hope Is the Thing" Group Reading

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults & Teens Join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for a virtual group reading with Wisconsin writers from a new collection about hope and perseverance during the pandemic!

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

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"Lady of the Seven Suns" With Tinney Heath

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Tinney Heath, author of the historical novels "Lady of the Seven Suns" and "A Thing Done," to an event at the Portage County Public Library!

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

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Virtual Panel on Writing for Children

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults & Teens If you've ever wondered what it takes to write and illustrate children's books, join us during the CWBF for a virtual panel discussion packed full with talented writers and artists!

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.

"In the Village..." With Travis Brown

@ Whitewater Music Hall, 130 North First Street, Wausau, WI

Adults Join us for engaging and interesting reading with Wausau poet Travis Brown as he shares his new collection at Whitewater Music Hall!

7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

"Why Bushwick Bill Matters" With Charles Hughes

@ Whitewater Music Hall, 130 North First Street, Wausau, WI

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome back Wausau native Charles Hughes to discuss his new book about the pioneering rapper Bushwick Bill!

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

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Book Talk With Authors/Illustrators Steve Jenkins & Robin Page

@ Zoom (Online)

Kids & Adults Kids and nature lovers of all ages are invited to join us during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival for a virtual event with children's authors and illustrators Steve Jenkins and Robin Page!

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

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Cornerstone Press Author Panel

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes four writers who all published books through UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press for a virtual discussion about their work and experiences!

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Authors Book Fair

@ Whitewater Music Hall, 130 North First Street, Wausau, WI

All-Ages Drop-in Swing by Whitewater Music Hall in Wausau if you're out and about on Saturday the 25th to meet and speak with authors from across Wisconsin during this CWBF event!

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

"Nothing to Lose" With Kim Suhr

@ Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Kim Suhr, Director of Red Oak Writing and author of Nothing to Lose," to an event at the Portage County Public Library!

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

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"From Boxing Ring to Boardroom" With Héctor Colón

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults & Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes boxing champion and non-profit leader Héctor Colón for an engaging and inspiring talk straight from his own life story and his 2020 book!

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

"Shadow Tracker" With Jonathan Barnett

@ Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Jonathan Barnett, author of the fantasy novel "Shadow Tracker," to the Portage County Public Library for a reading and Q&A of his novel!

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Discussion & Drawing With Graphic Artist Gillian Goerz

@ Zoom (Online)

Teens The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is happy to welcome author and illustrator Gillian Goerz for a virtual talk about her middle grade graphic novels and a drawing activity with the audience!

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

"The Streel" With Mary Logue

@ Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Mary Logue, author of the Claire Watkins mysteries and other books, to discuss her latest novel "The Streel" - the first in a new series!

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

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An Evening With Taylor Jenkins Reid

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults Registration The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes Taylor Jenkins Reid for a virtual chat about her new novel on Saturday, September 25! Pre-registration is required, click the "Register" button below!

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

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CANCELED: "Astrid & Apollo" With V.T. Bidania

@ Zoom (Online)

Kids & Teens This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

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The Wizard of Oz & L. Frank Baum's "Fairy Cinema" With Cary Elza

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults & Teens Join us for a engaging CWBF virtual discussion related to books and cinema as we welcome UWSP Associate Professor Cary Elza to talk about film adaptations of the famed Wizard of Oz!

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

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"Frank Meade" With Chris Gerboth

@ Zoom (Online)

Adults The Central Wisconsin Book Festival welcomes some more local talent as author Chris Gerboth of Wausau joins us virtually to talk about his 2021 novel "Frank Meade."