Promoting Authors ~ Nurturing a Love of Reading
As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for the authors, readers, educators, and supporters who make the Buckeye Book Fair possible. Your enthusiasm for books and literacy continues to inspire us.
Thank you for being part of our community and helping to spread the joy of reading throughout Ohio. May your holiday season be filled with warmth, laughter, and, of course, plenty of great books!
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of stories. In this special edition of Book Bits, we’re unwrapping inspiration to help you fill your season with literary cheer. From perfect gift ideas featuring our top authors to upcoming events, this month’s newsletter is packed with ways to make books the heart of your holiday traditions.
Wooster, OH – The Buckeye Book Fair is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious GIG Grant from Arts Midwest. This funding will support an artist residency in rural Wayne, Ashland, and Holmes County schools, featuring celebrated artist, speaker, and educator Andy J. Pizza.
We’re thrilled to report that this year’s Buckeye Book Fair was a resounding success! 🎉 With over 1200 book lovers 📖 filling the Greystone Event Center on November 2nd, the enthusiasm for Ohio’s vibrant literary community was truly inspiring. Attendees browsed, connected, and celebrated local authors, and we are proud to share that over 3800 books 📚 found their new homes. 🏠
This year, Buckeye Book Fair attendees had the opportunity to meet Detective Kim Mager, whose gripping book, A Hunger to Kill, recounts her journey to bring Ohio serial killer Shawn Grate to justice. The book offers a rare glimpse into the complex and chilling work behind one of Ohio’s most notorious cases, and it was no surprise that readers were drawn to Mager’s story. Her presence at the Book Fair sparked unforgettable connections and inspiring conversations.
Katharine Wright Takes Flight as a Sleuth
Amanda Flower’s latest historical mystery, To Slip the Bonds of Earth, offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Katharine Wright, the lesser-known but remarkably influential sister of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. While her famous brothers were soaring to new heights in Kitty Hawk in December 1903, Katharine was back in Dayton, Ohio, managing the family’s bicycle shop, teaching Latin, and confronting the era’s constraints on women in academia. But in Flower’s engaging new novel, Katharine embarks on a challenge that even she couldn’t have foreseen: solving mysteries.
Dr. Jason Edwin Anderson, author of “General David Wooster: Hero of the American Revolution, 1710-1777,” found great success at the recent Buckeye Book Fair. His book was the top seller, captivating readers with the story of a forgotten Revolutionary War hero.
📚✨ You won’t believe what we have in store for you this week leading up to the Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, November 2nd! We’re thrilled to announce the exclusive lineup of priority-access sessions through the Buckeye Book Crawl. 🎉
As the leaves start to turn, we are gearing up for an exciting season of literary events, book signings, and contests. With the Buckeye Book Fair just around the corner, we’re thrilled to introduce you to three outstanding authors, spotlight a dedicated volunteer, and share exciting details about the Buckeye Book Crawl and our Buckeye Book Fort Contest.
In partnership with the Wayne County Public Library, this year’s crawl brings together renowned authors, captivating stories, and vibrant venues across Wayne County, Ohio. Whether you’re into cozy fantasy, historical biographies, sports, or mysteries, there’s something for everyone.