I could never name just a few books that have changed my life. Reading in general has made that difference, as I come from a working class family that includes many immigrants. My paternal grandparents had only third grade educations when they immigrated from Mexico. My parents both graduated from Read more…
New to the Festival of Books this year! Come watch “live art” being made by local artists Trevor Huskey and Arthur Mohagen! Saturday, November 7, from 9 am to 3 pm Trevor Huskey creates intricate and compelling photo collages from recycled material. He will provide a live demonstration of his Read more…
When I was about eight years old I owned several collections of poetry for children. I still remember many of the poems I read then, and though I rarely can remember where I put my keys these days, I can still recite some of those old poems by heart. (“How Read more…
This year’s poster features an original collage artwork by Trevor Husky, who will be part of the Live Art Session at the Festival.
When I was 18 years old, the author Ray Bradbury wrote to me. I’d told him that I wanted to be a writer more than anything else in the world, and while I was already making my way, I wanted to know even more how to be the best writer Read more…
A backdrop of t-shirts featuring brave statements about violence against women sets the stage for novelist Kathie Giorgio and poet Sarah Xerta to raise their voices into the mix, adding lyricism and story-telling to create a new depth of understanding. The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Read more…
As a child, I learned the small words first – the ones that were easiest to enunciate and that encompassed my life experience: Mama, Papa, food. As I grew, so did the words and the languages I spoke them in, until I realized that one lifetime is not enough to Read more…
Middle and high school students can win cash prizes for their essays about the 2015 Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books theme, “Words for a Lifetime.” This year’s Festival will bring more than 75 authors to the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha on November 7-8 for talks, readings, panel discussions, interviews, book sales Read more…
Download our Free Guidebook Mobile App! http://guidebook.com/g/sewibookfest15/ Our mobile app features a complete schedule of all Festival events, author panels, author signings, exhibitors, and authors marketplace. To get the app, choose one of the methods below: Download “Guidebook” from the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace and then search Read more…
Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Marketplace Featuring Food, Arts, Crafts, Book Vendors, and Community Organizations *Register to reach hundreds of community members throughout Southeast Wisconsin* Dates: Friday, November 6, 3:00-8:00pm (optional) & Saturday, November 7, 8:00am-6:00pm (required) Cost for Both Days: $35 if registered by September 1, 2015; $50 if Read more…