10/29/15: David B. Whitehurst: Tree Stand Murders

Wisconsin author David B. Whitehurst leads a discussion of a 2004 incident in which a Hmong individual, Chai Soua Vang, killed six deer hunters and wounded eight others. Whitehurst, author of "Tree Stand Murders" about the incident, argues the shootings were more than racially motivated.

9/27/21: "Lady of the Seven Suns" with Tinney Heath

Author Tinney Heath joined the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Sept. 24, 2021 to discuss writing and her novel "Lady of the Seven Suns." The conversation was moderated by festival organizer Eddie Glade.

9/27/21: Writing for Children Panel Discussion

Six writers and illustrators participated in a discussion about creating children's literature on Sept. 24, 2021 during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival. Participating in the discussion are: Stepheni Curran, Anika Fajardo, Tracy Felix, Gillian Goerz, Alice Heinrich and Cheryl Wolken. Thanks to Sonja Ackerman for moderating the discussion!

9/27/21: Book Talks with Kate Allen and Anika Fajardo

Award-winning middle grade authors Kate Allen ("The Line Tender") and Anika Fajardo ("What if a Fish") joined the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Sept. 21, 2021 to talk about their books and about writing for a younger audience.

4/23/20: Tween Book Talk - "The Glass Town Game"

Elizabeth L. from the Marathon County Public Library's Marathon City Branch leads this tween book talk for the book "The Glass Town Game" by Catherynne M. Valente.

9/28/21: Cornerstone Author Panel

We were joined on Sept. 25, 2021 by four authors who each published books through Cornerstone Press, the university press at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This event took place during the Central Wisconsin Book Festival and includes authors Patricia Ann McNair, Robert Miltner, Margaret Rozga, and Jamie Lyn Smith. Hosted by CWBF organizer (and Portage County Public Library librarian) Eddie Glade.

9/28/20: Wisconsin Logging History with Jerry Apps

Wisconsin author and historian Jerry Apps talks about the history of Wisconsin logging and his book "When the White Pine was King" during the 2020 Central Wisconsin Book Festival.

8/17/21: Family Story Time - Friendship!

Kids and families can hear fun and heartwarming stories about friendship, and learn some signs in American Sign Language, during this weekly Family Story Time with the Marathon County Public Library!

9/27/21: "Frank Meade" with Chris Gerboth

Wisconsin author Chris Gerboth joined the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Sept. 26, 2021 to discuss his novel "Frank Meade."

9/27/21: Steve Jenkins and Robin Page

Children's authors and illustrators Steve Jenkins and Robin Page joined the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on Sept. 24, 2021 to share some of their books, talk about interesting animal characteristics and discuss their research and writing processes.