The Power of Volunteers: Bringing the Buckeye Book Fair to Life Every November, thousands of readers walk through the doors of the Buckeye Book Fair with wonder in their eyes. They come to meet authors, discover new books, and share in a celebration of Ohio’s vibrant literary spirit. What many don’t realize is that behindContinue reading “Volunteer Appreciation Event”
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Hal Sundt
Hal Sundt’s fascination with airplanes began early, nurtured by shared moments with his father watching classic aviation movies like Top Gun. This early connection to the world of aviation led him to an interest in design, and his previous works focus on roller-coaster and human-centric design principles. Sundt combines his design expertise and passion for aviation history in WARPLANE: How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog.
Creativity Meets Creature: Eric J. Martin
Author Eric J. Martin Shares the Inspiration Behind A Lyon’s Pen, the Latest Book in the Zed and the ZooLs Series
In a recent interview, Eric J. Martin, the creative force behind the Zed and the ZooLs children’s books, opened up about the inspiration behind his second installment, A Lyon’s Pen. Drawing on vivid memories of childhood mischief and curiosity, Martin offered a glimpse into the heart of his new book—a tale that continues to delight young readers while expanding on the imaginative world he’s built.
Honoring Women in Literature: Keila V. Dawson’s Inspiring Contributions
Dawson’s book, Yumbo Gumbo, is a heartwarming blend of family, culture, and education. Inspired by cherished moments in her New Orleans kitchen, the book weaves a delicious tale of tradition, mathematical reasoning, and social-emotional learning. Watching her mother pass down the family’s seafood filé gumbo recipe to her son moved Dawson to preserve this beautiful family tradition in the pages of a book, ensuring that stories of resilience and heritage continue to be shared.
Andrew Welsh-Huggins
Join us at Spoon Bar & Deli for a special beer and books event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Andrew Welsh-Huggins’ “Andy Hayes Mystery” series with the release of “Sick to Death”. Enjoy Thunderwing Brewing’s new “Private Eye PA,” grab a book from The Buckeye Book Fair, and hear Andrew’s insights on his latest novel before getting your copy signed.
Introducing Rayane Abounnaaim
Rayane took the lead on the Buckeye Book Fair’s product management needs. His responsibilities encompassed a range of tasks related to logistics, inventory management, and book tracking. He has also worked closely with the other interns on technology and marketing goals.
Rayane’s career goal is to become a product manager at a tech company, and he believes that this internship has given him invaluable experience. He highlighted his role writing a script for volunteer training videos as key to honing his communication skills and creating an efficient project flow.
Finding Harmony: YA Romance With Kristy Boyce
Kristy Boyce is the nationally bestselling author of Dungeons and Drama, Hot British Boyfriend, and Hot Dutch Daydream. She played her first role-playing game in high school and has been friends with that group ever since. In fact, she even married the DM. Nowadays, she teaches psychology as a senior lecturer at The Ohio StateContinue reading “Finding Harmony: YA Romance With Kristy Boyce”
Saugat Shakya: Tech Lead
Saugat has taken the lead on technical projects to explore how implementing technological solutions can streamline the Buckeye Book Fair’s operations. His main focus is on developing systems to automate data collection and entry processes, which helps the Buckeye Book Fair team dedicate more time to building relationships and curating an exceptional event, rather than being occupied with manual data management.
Step Into History:
Scott H. Longert, acclaimed for his deep dives into the history of the Cleveland Guardians, offers readers an intimate look at Ray Chapman in his newest book. Longert’s fascination with Chapman began with his visits to Lakeview Cemetery, where the baseball icon rests. There, he observed bats, balls, and gloves left by fans, a poignant tribute to Chapman’s enduring impact on the sport. This biography is not just for baseball fans; it’s a story of determination and resilience that resonates with anyone who appreciates the human spirit’s tenacity.
Paula Johnson Neal
“One of my most memorable moments was at the 2023 Buckeye Book Fair! An educator from Apple Creek Elementary came to my table with a friendly, bright smile, showed me where she had highlighted my name and book in the event’s program, and had stated, ‘You are one of my top authors I wanted to meet you and support you today!’ The following Monday, I received an email from the educator requesting a school visit. The author visit was completed last February”. ~Paula