2025 Buckeye Book Fair Lineup

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This year’s Buckeye Book Fair features an extraordinary lineup of authors and illustrators whose books spark imaginations, challenge minds, and inspire readers across generations. From nationally recognized fantasy writers to celebrated children’s illustrators and true crime reporters, these creators are among the most respected voices in literature today.

Trending Titles: Books That Are Captivating Readers Today

Patrick Ryan is hailed by the Financial Times, Ryan’s novel Buckeye is climbing bestseller lists and offers Ohio readers a story rooted in hometown pride.

Mindy McGinnis is known for gripping YA fiction, McGinnis has a highly anticipated new release on the horizon that’s already drawing excitement from teen readers and book clubs.

Richard Cowdrey a Buckeye beloved illustrator, delights families with heartwarming art that makes his books perfect holiday gifts.

Tricia Springstubb is praised by Holiday House and reviewers alike, Springstubb’s newest middle-grade title is winning attention from teachers, librarians, and young readers.

Promotional image for author Patrick Ryan, featuring his photo and event details for the Buckeye Book Fair.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring event details, a description of author Patrick Ryan, and his book 'Buckeye'.
Portrait of children's author Tricia Springstubb smiling, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Tricia Springstubb and her book 'How to Tell a True Story'. The image includes event details such as date and location, along with a description of the book's themes.
Promotional image for Mindy McGinnis at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring her portrait and event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Under This Red Rock' by Mindy McGinnis, with a dramatic cover image and event details.
Promotional image for Richard Cowdrey at the Buckeye Book Fair featuring his portrait and event details.
Promotional flyer for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book "Adventures with Fiona" by Richard Cowdrey, highlighting early reading skills through storytelling.
Promotional image for Dan Chaon, featured at the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025. The background is textured, and text details include the event name, date, time, and location.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Dan Chaon and his book 'One of Us'. The image includes details about the event date and his background.
Poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring an illustration of a tree with stairs, showcasing children's book author Will Hillenbrand and his works, including 'The Winding Willow'.
Black and white promotional image of authors Will and Jane Hillenbrand for the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025, with event details included.

Shannon Hale, appearing Thursday, October 30th at the Young Authors Award Ceremony, with new editions, interviews, and in-person appearances highlighted in Deseret News, Shannon Hale continues to captivate families and YA readers alike.

On Saturday, November 1st, beginning at 9:30 AM, the Buckeye Book Fair will open its doors for a full day celebrating Ohio’s talented authors, illustrators, and storytellers! This year’s event promises an engaging mix of presentations, workshops, and read-alouds designed to inspire creativity, spark conversation, and celebrate the written word. The Presentation Schedule highlights just a sampling of the exceptional programming taking place throughout the day.

For Young Readers & Teens: Magic, Mayhem, and Meaning

Cinda Williams Chima – New York Times bestselling author of iconic fantasy series like The Seven Realms and The Heir Chronicles, her books are classroom staples with global reach.
Erik Jon Slangerup – Wows middle grade readers with his hilarious, 1980s-inspired Molly and the Machine series.

Promotional image of author Cinda Williams Chima for the Buckeye Book Fair, showcasing the event details.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of 'Bane of Asgard' by Cinda Williams Chima, highlighting her status as a bestselling author.
Promotional image for Erik Jon Slangerup, an author featured at the Buckeye Book Fair, showcasing his smiling face and event details.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Erik Jon Slangerup's book "Molly and the Mutants". The poster includes the book cover, event details, and a brief author bio.
A promotional image featuring Andrew Auseon, with text announcing the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, at the Greystone Event Center. Andrew has a friendly smile and is wearing a blue shirt.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of 'Spellbinders: Overpowered' by Andrew Auseon, with event details and author's description.
Black and white portrait of a smiling man with glasses sitting cross-legged, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, featuring authors and illustrators.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring information about author Jason R. Lady, his background, and his book 'The Pure Shore Club'. The design includes a large image of the book cover and event details.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Sam Subity, announcing the event details including date, time, and location at Greystone Event Center.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Valor Wings' by Sam Subity, including an illustration of a dragon and soldiers, along with event details.
A promotional image featuring Gloria G. Adams, highlighting the upcoming Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Greystone Event Center, including details about the event timing.
Cover of the book 'Color Me Skye' by Gloria G. Adams for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair, featuring an illustration of a girl with curly red hair and a thoughtful expression against a starry background.
Portrait of Jeffrey Ebbeler, an author and illustrator, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025, at Greystone Event Center.
Illustration for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the cover of 'Wait A Minotaur' by Jeffrey Ebbeler. A boy and a minotaur are depicted in a colorful, whimsical scene, indicating a fun adventure in a school setting. Text includes details about the event and the author's background.

For Mystery Lovers & Thrill Seekers: Suspense You Can’t Put Down

James Renner – Investigative journalist and true crime author featured in national media and podcasts.
Patricia Sargeant – Brings edge and emotion to her romantic suspense and police procedural novels.

Promotional image for author James Renner at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring the event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Scout Camp' by James Renner, highlighting themes of abuse and corruption within the Boy Scouts of America.
Promotional image featuring Patricia Sargeant, an author attending the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Her Private Security Detail' by Patricia Sargeant. The cover shows two characters, a man in a light blue shirt and a woman in a blazer, set against a dramatic background. The event details and author description are included.
A portrait of Sharon Short smiling, wearing glasses and a green sweater, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, at Greystone Event Center.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the cover of "Trouble Island" by Sharon Short, with details about the author and event date. Includes a dark textured background, title, author's name, and event information.
Promotional image for Patricia Miller featuring her headshot, name, and event details for the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, at Greystone Event Center.
Promotional flyer for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained' by Patricia Miller with graphics about the event details and awards.
A promotional image for Michele Castleman, featuring her smiling with long hair and a brown cardigan, holding a coffee mug, set against a dark background with event details for the Buckeye Book Fair.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Michele Castleman and her book 'Stolen Hearts.' The image includes event details and descriptions about Castleman's background and the book's theme.
A smiling man with short hair wearing a gray sweater, standing against a textured dark background promoting the Buckeye Book Fair, scheduled for November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Draven's Run' by Glenn Somodi. The poster includes an illustration of a red mechanical creature with tentacles, surrounded by various graphics and text about the event.
Portrait of Alex Erickson, an author, with a smiling expression, wearing glasses and a gray shirt, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair event details against a textured black background.
Cover image for 'Death By Caramel Macchiato,' a Bookstore Café Mystery by Alex Erickson featuring a black cat and a coffee cup.
Promotional flyer for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Forgotten Hauntings of Northeast Ohio' by William G. Krejci, along with event details and a description of the author.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring William G. Krejci, including event details and logo.

For Children & Families: Whimsy, Wonder, and World-Building

Richard Cowdrey – Beloved illustrator of Fiona the Hippo and Marley & Me, his artwork charms readers worldwide.
Lindsay Ward – Author-illustrator of classroom favorites like This Book Is Gray, her books are as educational as they are fun.
Merrill Rainey – Combines creativity and interactivity in his award-winning paper toy books.
Katie Mazeika – Celebrated for accessible picture book biographies and inclusive storytelling.
Lindsay Bonilla – An international storyteller whose books celebrate heart, culture, and connection.

A promotional image of Lindsay Ward, an author and illustrator, smiling against a black background. Text details the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025, at the Greystone Event Center.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover for 'Sunnyside School' by Lindsay Ward, alongside event details. The illustration depicts diverse children and adults outside a school building.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Merrill Rainey, highlighting event details and date.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'On the Air with Dr. Doodlebug' by Merrill Rainey, including the event date and location.
A smiling woman with reddish hair and a friendly expression, featured in promotional material for the Buckeye Book Fair. Text overlays provide details about the event, including the date, time, and location.
Illustration of the book cover 'Maybe Just Ask Me!' by Katie Mazeika, featuring a young girl with an eye patch and two friends, showcasing themes of disability and imagination.
A smiling woman with curly hair wearing a bright pink top, standing against a textured background with event details for the Buckeye Book Fair.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair, featuring artwork from the picture book 'The Hole' by Lindsay Bonilla, depicting a young boy with curly red hair surrounded by colorful butterflies and flowers. The event details are shown at the top with the date and location, along with a description of the book's theme of grief and loss.
Promotional image for Marcy Campbell, featuring her in a purple dress, smiling, with information about the Buckeye Book Fair, including the date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'What Are You Waiting For?' by Marcy Campbell, with colorful illustrations and event details.
Promotional poster for Kate Hoefler at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring a photo of her with wavy hair and a denim shirt, with event details and the Buckeye Book Fair logo.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of 'The Couch in the Yard' by Kate Hoefler. Includes event details such as date, location, and author information.

For Comics & Graphic Novel Fans: Art Meets Impact

Tom Batiuk – Pulitzer Prize finalist and creator of Funky Winkerbean, his long-running comic strips mix humor with real-world relevance.
Rafael Rosado – Eisner-nominated artist and co-creator of the hit Giants Beware! series.
Anne & Jerzy Drozd – An education-forward creative duo who merge storytelling, comics, and history with stunning results.

Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring authors Anne and Jerzy Drozd, with event details and a black-and-white photograph of them smiling together.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring illustrations from the book 'Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier'. It includes various emoticons and details about the authors Anne and Jerzy Drozd, along with event information.
Portrait of Dustin Brady smiling, with information about the Buckeye Book Fair including event date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Adventures in a Video Game: Never Trust a Robot' by Dustin Brady, showcasing a colorful cover illustration with a young boy, a friendly robot, and whimsical scenery.
Promotional image for Rafael Rosado, featuring his smiling portrait with event details for the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Fart Boy and Reeky Dog'. The poster includes an illustration of a young boy with a dog and whimsical graphics, alongside information about the event date and location.
An author, Tom Batiuk, sketches at a table surrounded by comic art. The background includes event details for the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Tom Batiuk, creator of the comic strip Funky Winkerbean, with details about his latest book and event information.

For Lifelong Learners: Real Stories, Big Ideas

A promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Jarod K. Anderson. He is shown smiling in a gray sweater with details about the event date, time, and location overlaid in a stylized font.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Something in the Woods Loves You' by Jarod K. Anderson. The image includes a background depicting nature and wildlife, with a heron and various plants, along with the event details and a brief description of the book.
Portrait of Deborah Fleming, an author featured in the Buckeye Book Fair, with a black background and text overlay providing event details.
Book cover for "Ghosts of an Old Forest" by Deborah Fleming, featuring an illustration of a barn and silo with a light green background, promoting the author's work at the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair.
A woman smiling in a colorful patterned dress, with text promoting the Buckeye Book Fair featuring over 100 authors and illustrators.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Charity Pleasant, an author and cosmetologist, with her book 'Why Should You Care?' The design includes vibrant colors and images of Charity and two other people in the background.
Portrait of Jessica Fries-Gaither smiling, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Jessica Fries-Gaither's book 'Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions'. The image includes event details and highlights the author's credentials.
Headshot of Robert D Haag, a prominent author featured in the Buckeye Book Fair. Background with textured dark design. The event details are listed next to him.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Footpaths to Ancient Campsites in Copley, Ohio'.
Portrait of Marty Ross-Dolen, an author participating in the Buckeye Book Fair, with details about the event and its schedule.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the memoir 'Always There, Always Gone' by Marty Ross-Dolen, highlighting her background and the themes of her book.
A man with glasses and gray hair stands smiling, wearing a navy blue striped sweater. He appears on a promotional poster for the Buckeye Book Fair, which includes event details.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Land Hunger' by Mansel G. Blackford. The poster includes the event date, location, and a brief description of the book's themes.
A promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Danae Wolfe, with a camera in hand and information about the event details.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Grass Isn't Greener' by Danae Wolfe, highlighting her conservation work and the event details.
Portrait of Kathleen Smythe, a participating author at the Buckeye Book Fair, wearing glasses and a pearl necklace, with event details in the background.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Bicycling Through Paradise' by Kathleen Smythe, with details about the event and an image of cyclists.

Jessica Fries-Gaither – Award-winning science educator creating books that build bridges between the classroom and the natural world.
Deborah Fleming – PEN finalist whose essays and memoirs explore the rich, rugged beauty of Appalachian life and our relationship with the Earth.

For Historical Fiction & Inspirational Readers

Amanda Flower – A reader favorite for both teens and adults, with multiple bestselling mystery series.

Dandi Daley Mackall – With over 500 books, her work spans children’s lit, historical fiction, and faith-based storytelling.

Promotional image for Amanda Flower at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring her smiling portrait alongside event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'I Died for Beauty' by Amanda Flower, highlighting the event date and location, along with a brief author biography.
Portrait of Dandi Daley Mackall, a smiling author with long hair, wearing a blue shirt, alongside promotional text for the Buckeye Book Fair, detailing event information.
Event poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Easter in the Barnyard' by Dandi Daley Mackall, illustrated by Gail Yerrill. The poster includes a colorful illustration of a horse pulling a cart with flowers and a background of farm animals. Event details are prominently displayed.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Regina Brett, with event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring details about author Regina Brett and her book 'Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures'.
Promotional image featuring Sherah-Leigh Gerber for the Buckeye Book Fair, showcasing event details and a smiling portrait.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Unhappy Holidays' by Sherah-Leigh Gerber.
Portrait of C. M. Millen, smiling and wearing glasses, alongside Buckeye Book Fair details including date and venue.
Poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the title 'Hinges' by C.M. Millen. It describes a story set in 1850 about an 11-year-old girl named Ellen Winslow who learns about the dangers of helping slaves find freedom. The event details include the date, location, and website.
Promotional image for Iris March, featuring her smiling with curly hair, wearing glasses and a green jacket, along with details about the Buckeye Book Fair.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Strength for My Path' by Maureen Wise, including event details and author information.

The Gift of a Good Book: Holiday Favorites for Everyone on Your List

Promotional image featuring a smiling man with curly hair and wearing a blue shirt, advertising the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025, at Greystone Event Center, emphasizing the gathering of over 100 authors and illustrators.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Roger Gordon's book 'Cleveland Guardians A-Z' with a background image of the author wearing a Cleveland Guardians jersey.
A woman with curly blonde hair and glasses smiles while holding a tray of cinnamon rolls. She is wearing a blue shirt and appears in front of a light background with the text 'Naomi Stutzman Gingerich' and details about the Buckeye Book Fair.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Amish Baking at Home'. The cover shows a dark background with a table set with baked goods and flowers, alongside text detailing the author's name and event information.
A promotional graphic for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Mark and Mary Willenbrink. The event details include the date, November 1, 2025, time 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, and the location at Greystone Event Center.
Poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner' by Mark and Mary Willenbrink. The event details are prominently displayed along with a brief description of the authors and their works.
A woman with curly hair and glasses is smiling at the camera. The text overlay includes the name 'Liz Ball' and details about the Buckeye Book Fair, including the date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Hidden Picture Puzzles in the Ocean' by Liz Ball, showcasing vibrant illustrations of sea life and puzzle elements.
A smiling woman wearing glasses sits at a table with several books displayed, including titles about endangered amphibians and fish, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of 'Our Christmas Tree Farm' by Lisa Amstutz. The cover shows a child happily holding a Christmas tree with a dog in the snow, along with details about the author and event.
A promotional image for Terry Armstrong, featuring his photograph and details about the Buckeye Book Fair, including the event date, time, and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Holiday Headlock' by Terry Armstrong, depicting a festive wrestling scene with characters in a wrestling ring, holiday attire, and a playful atmosphere.
A woman with glasses and curly hair smiles at the camera, wearing a black top with a floral pattern and a pearl necklace. The background features text promoting the Buckeye Book Fair event, scheduled for November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Bicycling Through Paradise' by Kathleen Smythe, detailing historical cycling tours around Cincinnati, Ohio.
A portrait of Karen Scholl, smiling with a thoughtful expression, wearing a white blouse. Text overlay announces the Buckeye Book Fair event details, including date and location.
A promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Surviving Soccer' by Karen Scholl, highlighting the author's humorous approach to parenting in youth soccer.
A smiling woman with long, wavy brown hair holding a coffee mug, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of "Not Quite by the Book" by Julie Hatcher, showcasing the title and authorship along with a brief description of the book's plot.
A promotional image featuring Jonathan Walter for the Buckeye Book Fair, showing him smiling in a blue suit against a light background with event details listed.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring a book titled 'The Towpath' by Jonathan Walter, which is illustrated with a winding road and a clock overlay, emphasizing its time-travel theme.
Promotional image for Jon Miller at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring his smiling portrait on a textured dark background, detailing the event date, time, and location.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History' with details about the authors and their contributions to the city's history.
A promotional image featuring Joe Sutphin, a participant in the Buckeye Book Fair, set against a textured dark background. The date and details of the event are displayed alongside his image.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Joe Sutphin. The poster includes the title "The King's Cadets & Little Joe" and highlights Sutphin's work and contributions to children's literature along with event details.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring the name 'Jashar Awan', a photo of a man with a beard wearing glasses and a yellow sweater. Text includes event details such as date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Every Monday Mabel' by Jaschar Awan. The poster includes illustrations, event details, and a brief description about the author and the book.
Portrait of James E. Duffey, a featured author at the Buckeye Book Fair, with event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the title 'A Peek Into The Past' by James E. Duffy, details about the event's date and location, and a brief biography of the author.
Promotional graphic featuring Cathy Sacco for the Buckeye Book Fair, detailing event date, time, and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring information about Cathy Sacco, a mindfulness meditation teacher and artist, along with her book 'Time for Wonder'. The design includes a colorful image of a leaf and a textured black background.
A man with a gray beard and a black hat holds colorful paintbrushes, promoting the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair at Greystone Event Center.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'The Mouse Buffet: A Christmas Treat' by Della Ross Ferrari, illustrated by Tim Bowers, alongside event details.
Promotional image for Frank Tupta, an author featured at the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, displaying event details.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Christmas Under Construction' by Frank Tupta, illustrated by Josh Cleland. The background includes festive decorations, emphasizing the holiday theme.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Cleveland's Neighborhood Taverns' by Tom Kaschalk, including event details and author background.
Promotional image for Tom Kaschalk at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring his name, event details, and a photo of him wearing a 'Cleveland That I Love' shirt.
Portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a blue top, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the illustrated book cover 'O'Kapi' by Florenza Denise Lee. The image includes colorful designs and text detailing the event's date, location, and a brief description of the author.

The Full Line-up for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair

Gloria G. Adams
Lisa Amstutz
Jarod K. Anderson
Terry Armstrong
Andrew Auseon
Jashar Awan
Susan Bagby
Liz Ball
Tom Batiuk
Eleanor Mallet Bergholz
Anne Blackburne
Mansel G. Blackford
Lindsay Bonilla
Tim Bowers
Dustin Brady
Cyndi Brec
Regina Brett
Katherine Bryant
Marcy Campbell
Michele Castleman
Dan Chaon
Cinda Williams Chima
Richard Cowdrey
Anne & Jerzy Drozd
Cari Dubiel
James E. Duffey
Jeffrey Ebbeler
Alex Erickson
Annamarie Fernyak
Savanna Flakes
Deborah Fleming
Amanda Flower
Jessica Fries-Gaither

Sherah-Leigh Gerber
Mara Giglio
Naomi Stutzman Gingerich
Roger Gordon
Robert D Haag
Brenda Haas
Jennifer Handler
Julie Hatcher
Jonathan Heaslet
Will and Jane Hillenbrand
Kate Hoefler
Janet E. Irvin
Tom Kaschalk
William G. Krejci
John W. Kropf
Jason R Lady
Florenza Lee
Joanne Lehman
Kathryn Long
Dandi Daley Mackall
Charles J. Malone
Iris march
Katie Mazeika
Jen McConnell
Mindy McGinnis
David Meyers
C. M. Millen
Jon Miller
Patricia Miller
Cari Dubiel
Justin Patrick Moore
David C. Moravec
Stephen D Hambley, PhD

Charity Pleasant
Merrill Rainey
James Renner
Rafael Rosado
Marty Ross-Dolen
Allison Rozo
Blythe Russo
Patrick Ryan
Cathy Sacco
Kelly Boyer Sagert
Patricia Sargeant
John Schmid
Karen Scholl
Jillian Scudder
Sharon Short
Erik Jon Slangerup
Steven Smith
Kathleen Smythe
Glenn Somodi
Tricia Springstubb
Conrad J. Storad
Sam Subity
Joe Sutphin
Frank Tupta
Marie Vibbert
Jonathan Walter
Lindsay Ward
Heather Webber
Christie Welsby
Dave Westrick
Mark and Mary Willenbrink
Ashley Willow
Stacy Windahl
Thomas Wolf
Danae Wolfe
Merrill Wyatt

Promotional image featuring Susan Bagby, announcing the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, at the Greystone Event Center with event details.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring information about Susan Bagby, a romance author from Akron, Ohio, and her book 'Sweet Ridge Hearts'.
Portrait of Steven Smith, an author, smiling at the camera. The background features a textured black design with event details for the Buckeye Book Fair.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair, featuring the book 'The Boys of Rubber City' by Steven Richard Smith, along with event details and a description of the author's background.
A promotional graphic featuring author Stacy Windahl, who will appear at the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025. The background is a light color with the Buckeye Book Fair logo and event details, including the date, time, and location.
2025 Buckeye Book Fair promotional image featuring the book 'When the Season Ends' by Stacy Windahl, with event details and an illustration of a house near the water.
Promotional image for Savanna Flakes at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring her smiling in a red outfit with glasses against a dark background.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Savanna Flakes, an award-winning speaker and advocate for neurodiverse learners, promoting her book 'I Have Special Needs AND That's Not Why I'm Special'.
Image of author Marie Vibbert smiling, wearing glasses and a blue dress, with promotional text about her appearance at the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Andrei and the Hellcats' by Marie Vibbert. The poster includes details about the author, her book, and activities such as coloring paper dolls and assembling a spaceship.
Portrait of Mara Giglio, author featured at the Buckeye Book Fair, with details about the event's date, time, and location.
2025 Buckeye Book Fair promotional image featuring the book cover of 'If You're Angry and You Know It, Go Outside' by Mara Giglio. The cover shows a child laying on the grass, looking up at the sky, with a colorful illustration reflecting various emotions. The background includes text about the book and event details.
Promotional poster for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Kelly Boyer Sagert, announcing the event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of 'Lorain County Family Recipes' and information about the author Kelly Boyer Sagert.
Promotional image featuring Kathryn Long, an author, for the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring an image of a book titled 'A Tint of Murder' by Bailee Abbott, along with event details including the date, location, and description of the book's theme.
A promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Katherine Bryant, with event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the novel 'Give My Love to Berlin' by Katherine Bryant. The cover art depicts two stylish characters in 1920s attire. Text includes event details and a brief description of the book's themes.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Justin Patrick Moore. Text highlights the event's date, time, and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the title 'The Radio Phonics Laboratory' by Justin Patrick Moore. The graphic includes event details such as date, location, and a brief description of the book's content.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Jonathan Heaslet. The image includes event details such as date, time, and location: Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Greystone Event Center. A logo for the Buckeye Book Fair is also present.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Jonathan Heaslet and details about his book 'Apple Glen'. Includes event date and location in Wooster, Ohio.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring John W. Kropf, announcing the event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring a painting and details about author John Kropf and his books.
Promotional graphic for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring John Schmid, a musician with an acoustic guitar, announcing the event date and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring a windmill and the book cover for 'Every Day Is a Gift' by John Schmid, along with event details.
A black and white portrait of Joanne Lehman smiling, with information about the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025, including time and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Leah's Faith' by Joanne Lehman, with a cover image, event details, and a brief synopsis.
A portrait of Jillian Scudder, featuring her with curly hair, glasses, and a dark lace top, against a textured black background. Text displays details about the Buckeye Book Fair, including the date and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Forty Ways to Know a Star' by Jillian Scudder, with details about the event and the author's background.
A promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Jennifer Handler, highlighting the event on November 1, 2025, with details about the time and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the novel 'KRISPR' by Jennifer Handler, alongside an image of a woman sitting on rocks with a scenic view of mountains and water in the background.
Portrait of author Jen McConnell with a black background, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, at Greystone Event Center.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring information about author Jen McConnell and her book 'Current Disasters.' The background includes abstract blue and white designs.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Janet E. Irvin, with event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book titled 'The Hiding Game' by J.E. Irvin, highlighting the event information and a brief description of the book's plot.
Promotional image featuring Heather Webber for the Buckeye Book Fair, including event details such as date, time, and location.
A promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of 'The Forget-Me-Not Library' by Heather Webber. The cover shows a bicycle with a stack of books nearby, set against a blue wooden background with flowers.
Portrait of a smiling older woman with curly gray hair and glasses, wearing a gray sweater. Text overlay includes her name, Eleanor Mallet Bergholz, and event details for the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, at Greystone Event Center.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring details about Eleanor Mallet Bergholz and her book 'When Knitting Becomes Nurture', alongside colorful designs and event information.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker, announcing the event date and details.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Tales of Ohio's Underground Railroad' by David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker. The design includes a historical image related to the Underground Railroad, with details about the event date and location.
Promotional image for David C. Moravec at the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring his smiling portrait alongside event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Echoes to Remember' by David C. Moravec, highlighting its release and related event details.
A man holding a book titled 'The Battle of Fallen Timbers' stands in front of a promotional banner for the Buckeye Book Fair, which features details about the event.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'The Battle of Fallen Timbers' by Dave Westrick, with event details including date, location, and a brief author biography.
Portrait of Cyndi Brec, author at the Buckeye Book Fair, with event details including date, time, and location.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring author Cyndi Brec, book cover for 'The Therans: Secrets Beneath Scars', and event details.
A smiling man in a plaid shirt stands behind a table displaying books at the Buckeye Book Fair, with a sign announcing his name, Conrad J. Storad, and event details.
Promotional flyer for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the title 'The Magical History Tour'. The flyer includes an image of a historic building in Barberton, Ohio, and highlights author Conrad J. Storad's achievements and publications.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring Christie Welsby, a featured author, with event details.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Christie Welsby and her decodable book series 'Forward Motion Readers'.
Promotional image for Charles J. Malone at the Buckeye Book Fair, showcasing the event details with a photo of the author and the fair's logo.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the anthology 'Light Enters the Grove' edited by Charles Malone, showcasing poetry related to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Portrait of Cari Dubiel, author featured at the Buckeye Book Fair, with details about the event date, time, and location.
Poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the novel 'The Enigma Variations' by Cari Dubiel, highlighting its suspenseful plot and details about the event.
Promotional image for Brenda Haas featuring a close-up portrait against a textured background, highlighting details about the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Finding Sutton's Choice' by Brenda Haas, with details about the event date and location.
A promotional image for Blythe Russo, featuring her smiling with glasses, announcing her participation in the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, along with event details.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Drag and Rex: Sweet and Silly' by Susan Lubner, illustrated by Blythe Russo. The illustration shows a dragon and a dinosaur engaged in playful activities in a kitchen setting.
Portrait of Ashley Willow with braided hair, wearing a floral pink blouse, smiling against a neutral background, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair event.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book 'Buck Me' by Ashley Willow, highlighting the author's return and offering details about the event.
Portrait of Annamarie Fernyak, author at the Buckeye Book Fair, promoting the event details.
Promotional flyer for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring a blue book cover titled 'The Right Side of Happiness' by Annamarie Fernyak. The event details and author information are presented alongside the book image.
Portrait of Thomas Wolf, featuring his name and information about the Buckeye Book Fair, including date, time, and location.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring a book cover titled 'Baseball in the Roaring Twenties' by Thomas Wolf, along with event details and author information.
Promotional image for the Buckeye Book Fair featuring two authors, Allison and Rafael Rozo, smiling and posing together. The event details are included: Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Greystone Event Center.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the title 'Unique Like You' with illustrations by Angie Alape, showcasing diverse characters and themes of cultural representation.
Promotional image for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring the book cover of 'Lizzie's Little Mouse' by Anne Blackburne, including details about the event and the author.
Anne Blackburne smiling while seated in a decorative chair amidst plants, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025.
Promotional poster for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring a colorful illustration of O'Kapi, with details about the author Florenza Lee and the event date and location.
A smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a blue top, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair event on November 1, 2025, featuring over 100 authors and illustrators.
2025 Buckeye Book Fair promotional poster featuring an illustrated map and details about author Stephen D. Hambley, highlighting his book 'The Pioneer Route and Electric Railways of Northeast Ohio'.
A smiling man with glasses and a gray blazer stands against a black backdrop, promoting the Buckeye Book Fair on November 1, 2025, featuring over 100 authors and illustrators.
Portrait of Merrill Wyatt with a promotional background for the Buckeye Book Fair, featuring event details and the author's name.
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair featuring Merrill Wyatt, an Ohio author of middle-grade mystery books, alongside covers of her series 'Tangled Up in Luck,' 'Tangled Up in Nonsense,' and 'Tangled Up in Mayhem'.

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Tricia Springstubb

Ohio Rural Literacy Tour

Week of October 28, 2025

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Grigio with Joanna Jardis

Buckeye Book Crawl

Week of October 28, 2025

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Young Authors Students

Young Authors Conference

Thursday, October 30, 2025

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Brave & Bold: Young Authors Excellence Award Ceremony featuring A Night of Stories with Shannon Hale

Brave & Bold Young Authors Awards

A Night of Stories with Shannon Hale

Thursday Evening, October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Ohio’s Buckeye Book Fair

Buckeye Book Fair

Saturday, November 1, 2025

9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Sensory-Friendly Hours from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Greystone Event Center

50 Riffel Road | Wooster, Ohio