More About Don Taylor
The Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books has renamed its Authors’ Marketplace to memorialize support given by the late Don Taylor. “Taylor was the primary sponsor of the Writers’ Marketplace since it began in 2014. We…
Jeanette Hurt Presents Her New Creation
THE UNOFFICIAL ALDI COOKBOOK
Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books in partnership with Books & Company, present an insightful and fun evening with cookbook author Jeanette Hurt for her newest book The Unofficial Aldi Cookbook: Delicious Recipes Made with Fan Favorites from the…
Writers Marketplace and Exhibitor Update
We still want you to have the opportunity to market your book(s) or organization during these unprecedented times. We are inviting Writer Marketplace authors and Exhibitors to promote their books and organizations online on our…
Post-Festival Program
On November 30th, 2021, Kathie Giorgio’s 12th book (6th novel), All Told will be released. A special launch event will be hosted by the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books and our streaming partner, Books and…
Author Panels
Saturday Schedule Nov.6 10 am – 11:15 am CDT LITERATURE OF PLACE – OUR OWN WISCONSIN Three authors who use Wisconsin in a big way in their work discuss the importance place plays in literature, both…
Writers’ Workshops
Sessions for Aspiring Writers 10 am-11:15 am Poetry: From Memories to Lyricism Author Presenters: Jim Landwehr and Barb Geiger When Jim and Barb started to write their first books, they were both convinced they wanted…
Writing Workshops
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Pre-Festival Presentation Features Wisconsin Poet Laureate (2019-2020)C
Wisconsin Poet Laureate (2019-2020) Margaret Rozga will open this year’s virtual programs with her newest book, Holding My Selves Together, New and Selected Poetry . She will be in conversation with Lisa Baudoin, Books & Company owner, on Saturday, Sept 18 at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and will be streamed by Books and Company.
Duane Stein Short Story Contest
Duane Stein Short Story Contest Sponsored By: Duane Stein Short Story Contest This competition is in honor of Duane Stein, a beloved educator in the Waukesha School District from 1974 to 2011. Stein is well-known…
Duane Stein Short Story Contest
Sponsored By Wisconsin middle and high school students can enter an original short story of up to 2500 words Prizes for 1st ($2000), 2nd ($1000), and 3rd ($500) Duane Stein Short Story Contest Information This…