Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Returns November 6 and 7
With Carroll University and Waukesha County Community Foundation Assisting

Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books announces the return of their annual event, November 6 and 7, 2026, with our partners: Carroll University and the Waukesha County Community Foundation.

“It is a true honor for our university to serve as the host for the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books. We are proud to welcome authors, readers and lifelong learners to our campus for this meaningful celebration of storytelling, ideas and community. Events like this enrich our region and reflect our commitment to education, dialogue and the literary arts,” Carroll President Cindy Gnadinger said. “The enthusiasm of Carroll President Gnadinger and Professor Timothy Galow, English and Philosophy Department chairman and director of the Writing Program, carried the committee through several months of discussions with Carroll to this wonderful conclusion,” O’Brien added.

WCCF President Melissa Baxter was a key player. “To continue as a free public event, we knew we needed to have a non-profit organization to assure our sponsors and donors of our tax-deductible status. Baxter explained to us how we could operate a project fund from WCCF,” O’Brien added. All donations to the Festival of Books are being received by WCCF at their website or their mailing address. The 16th annual Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books will continue as a free public festival with: