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”
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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”
How Did Ohio Influence the Outcome of WWII? | Ohio Book Talks
When World War II engulfed the nation, the men, women, and corporations of Akron, Ohio, dutifully played their part in the epic struggle. Author Tim Carroll will discuss how Ohio contributed to the war effort, which is the subject of his new book WORLD WAR II AKRON (The History Press, 2019). This lecture and conversation willContinue reading “How Did Ohio Influence the Outcome of WWII? | Ohio Book Talks”
2020 Recap
We had a very different Buckeye Book Fair in 2020! Although we moved everything online in response to the coronavirus pandemic, that didn’t stop us from having a great book fair. We had 112 authors 30+ online programs stretched across 10 days 1 dozen student & educator workshops (read the article) 2,000+ participants This yearContinue reading “2020 Recap”
What is Ohio Book Talks?
Ohio Authors on Ohio History All of these events are free but early registration is required. Register at the links below: What Happened to Ohio’s Historic Black Settlements?”Co-Authors, and father-daughter team David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker discuss this fascinating topic.Wednesday, December 23rd 2020 6:30-7:30 PM EST.If you missed this event you can watch itContinue reading “What is Ohio Book Talks?”
What is the Native American History of Ohio?
Join the Discussion to Learn More! Ohio Book Talks free lecture and conversation will be held on Zoom. Don’t forget to register for the book discussion and order your signed book! Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 from 6:30-7:30 PMWhat Is the Native American History of Ohio?with authors Paul and Sally Misencik Ohio Book Talks is a new seriesContinue reading “What is the Native American History of Ohio?”
What happened to Ohio’s historic Black settlements?
Prior to the Civil War, Ohio had more African American settlements than any other state–around 100 of them. Father-daughter co-authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker have a new book, HISTORIC BLACK SETTLEMENTS OF OHIO, that takes an in-depth look at this history that has all but been forgotten. Where were these settlements? How were theyContinue reading “What happened to Ohio’s historic Black settlements?”