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2024 Calendar of Events

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15th Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 10, 7:00 pmBooks & Company1039 Summit Avenue, OconomowocKathie Giorgio in conversation with Maggie Ginsberg as Kathie launches her new novel Don’t Let Me Keep You  More Information Friday, November 8, 7:00 pm  UWM-Waukesha Commons 1500 N.… 

2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Four

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Session Four Saturday, November 8, 20252:00 pm to 3:00 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Healing Grief & Trauma Through Literature Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Katie KaliszKathryn GahlKathie Giorgio Moderated by Marcia WilliamsDescription: Through poetry, memoir, and… 

2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Three

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Session ThreeSaturday, November 8, 202512:30 pm – 1:30 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Inside Wisconsin Sports Culture Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Matt ZembrowskiTony WalterJordan TreskeTodd RosiakModerated by Greg AhrenhoersterDescription: Wisconsin is steeped in its love for… 

2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Two

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Session TwoSaturday, November 8, 202510:15 am – 11:15 amCarroll University, Rankin Hall A Picture Is Worth… Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Rich KoslowskiCris SiqueiraGene Kannenberg, Jr.Moderated by Sue KalinkaDescription: Graphic novels and comic books are enjoyed… 

2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session One

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Session OneSaturday, November 8, 20259:00 am to 10:00 amCarroll University, Rankin Hall In Memory Of Michael Giorgio: For The Love Of Mystery Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Patricia SkalkaKathleen ErnstMary Ann NoeKaren Cutler DrecktrahModerated by Kathie… 

Authors and Presenters Reception

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Authors and Presenters Reception Sponsored by the Maas Foundation Friday, November 75:00-7:00 pmIn the Carroll University Campus Center Stackner Ballroom100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha Guests of honor are the Festival of Books’ authors, presenters and…