Welcome to April edition of Book Bits, the Buckeye Book Fair’s newsletter celebrating the transformative power of literature. Each issue delves into how one book can change your life forever. Join us as we spotlight local authors, promote literacy, and share stories that inspire and ignite the imagination. Don’t miss out on the magic!
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Buckeye Book Fair Partners with The College of Wooster
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between the Buckeye Book Fair and the College of Wooster’s Applied Methods Research Experience (AMRE) program this summer! Three talented students, alongside a dedicated staff adviser, will be embarking on a seven-week journey to lend their expertise and support to several key initiatives at the Buckeye Book Fair.
Embrace the Magic of Books: Why Book Fairs and Festivals Matter
Prepare to embark on an adventure! Our friends at the Ohioana Library Association are kicking off The 2024 Ohioana Book Festival, inviting over 120 authors and illustrators at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library on Saturday, April 20th, from 10:30 am to 5 pm. This exceptional event, generously supported by their sponsors and community partners,Continue reading “Embrace the Magic of Books: Why Book Fairs and Festivals Matter”
Children’s Authors Thriving in the Buckeye State
It’s no April Fool’s Joke, authors are thriving in the Buckeye State. In her insightful article, “Children’s Authors Thriving in the Buckeye State (And Four You Didn’t Know Were From Ohio),” Caitlin Evans sheds light on Ohio’s significant role in the children’s literature landscape. Despite the bustling global publishing industry, which saw a remarkable $129Continue reading “Children’s Authors Thriving in the Buckeye State”
March 2024 Newsletter: Book Bits
Dear Book Lovers, As we embark on another exciting month filled with literary adventures, I am thrilled to share with you some captivating stories from Buckeye authors. In this edition of our newsletter, we’ll be heading into the imaginative worlds crafted by Mindee Arnett, a talented young adult fantasy writer whose tales are sure toContinue reading “March 2024 Newsletter: Book Bits”
Women Who Follow…
For information on booking Dandi Daley Mackall as a speaker please email us at BuckeyeBookFair@gmail.com. Join us at Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, November 2, 2024, for an enlightening experience with author Dandi Daley Mackall. Explore her powerful work that offers daily encouragement to enrich your spiritual journey. Renowned author Jerry B. Jenkins, known forContinue reading “Women Who Follow…”
February 2024 Newsletter: Book Bits
Welcome to Book Bits, the Buckeye Book Fair’s newsletter celebrating the transformative power of literature. Each issue delves into how one book can change your life forever. Join us as we spotlight local authors, promote literacy, and share stories that inspire and ignite the imagination. Don’t miss out on the magic! Dear Book Lovers, WelcomeContinue reading “February 2024 Newsletter: Book Bits”
How Was Ohio Crucial to the Underground Railroad? | Ohio Book Talks
With 664 miles of the Ohio River separating free soil from slave soil, the area provided the greatest opportunity for slave escapes. Author Nancy Stearns Theiss will discuss Ohio’s role in the Underground Railroad movement, which is the subject of her new book A TOUR ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD ALONG THE OHIO RIVER (The History Press, 2020).Continue reading “How Was Ohio Crucial to the Underground Railroad? | Ohio Book Talks”
Can Ohio Beat the Opioid Crisis? | Ohio Book Talks
Tainted drug supplies, inadequate civic responses, and prevailing negative opinions about people who use drugs, the poor, and those struggling with mental health issues lead to thousands of preventable deaths each year while politicians are slow to adopt effective policies. Putting themselves at great personal risk (and often breaking the law to do so), theContinue reading “Can Ohio Beat the Opioid Crisis? | Ohio Book Talks”
Ohio Literary Trail
The Ohioana Library Association has put together an incredible resource for book lovers, The Ohio Literary Trail! We are thrilled to be included in this monumental collection. The Ohio Literary Trail, presented by the Ohioana Library Association, shines a spotlight on Ohio’s role in shaping culture and literature worldwide. Visitors will discover the state’s richContinue reading “Ohio Literary Trail”