Though our newsletter has a new name, it’s still your trusted source for all things Buckeye Book Fair. In this issue, we’re diving into stories that celebrate the power of books, creativity, and community.
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Interview with Terri Libenson
Most adults still cringe when remembering their middle school years – that bridge between little kid and the know-it-all teen confidence. It is a time when everything is a BIG THING and drama rules the day. New York Times Bestselling Author Terri Libenson still lives inside those intimidating years, tackling the trials of navigating middle school with humor and heart in her popular Emmie & Friends series. Her work has been described as “clever, funny work by a great cartoonist.”
Meet the Astrophysicist Who’ll Make You Fall in Love with the Stars: Jillian Scudder at the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair
What do colliding galaxies, rum-scented nebulas, and everyday curiosity about the universe have in common? Dr. Jillian Scudder.
📚 May Book Bits: Newsletter!
Welcome to the April edition of Book Bits, your connection to the heart of the Buckeye Book Fair community! As we turn the page on another month, we invite you to join us in celebrating the stories, voices, and authors who shape our literary world. This issue features exciting updates from three talented authors: Paul Many, Eric J. Martin, and Lindsay Ward, each offering unique stories that engage and inspire young readers.
📚 April Book Bits: Newsletter!
Welcome to the April edition of Book Bits, your connection to the heart of the Buckeye Book Fair community! As we turn the page on another month, we invite you to join us in celebrating the stories, voices, and authors who shape our literary world. This issue features exciting updates from three talented authors: Paul Many, Eric J. Martin, and Lindsay Ward, each offering unique stories that engage and inspire young readers.
Lindsay Ward
Some call it planting season. Some call it the return of sunshine and tulips. Some call it a fresh start. No matter how you frame it, spring is inspiring—and Lindsay Ward, author and illustrator of over thirty books for kids, brings that sense of possibility to everything she touches. Known for her whimsical characters, vivid scenes, and heartfelt storytelling, Ward continues to engage young readers with books that entertain, encourage, and enlighten.
Paul Many Helps Us Breath Easy
As Earth Day approaches, books like My Breathing Earth remind us that storytelling has the power to inspire change—especially in the hands of young readers ready to shape a brighter, greener future. Paul Many has been publishing award-winning children and young adult books for the last 20 years. His latest, My Breathing Earth, is a picture bookContinue reading “Paul Many Helps Us Breath Easy”
Anastasia Hastings
Anastasia Hastings is a penname for Connie Laux who has, over a thirty-year career, published sixty-five novels in several different genres and under several names. She began her career writing historical romance, and has also written contemporary romance, YA, and a children’s book. A full-time writer, she writes every day – all day.
“My only trick is when I sit down to write, I set a clock for 45-minutes and in that time all I do is write. At the end, I get 15 minutes to do whatever I want,” Hasting said.
Jane Ann Turzillo
True crime is all about the facts and it comes with a lot of research. It has a specific audience, but make no mistake; it is a large swath of readers. The cold case phenomenon dominates our reading and viewing sectors today and it is not unique to the United States. Many long-term, unsolved cases capture worldwide fascination.
William Heath: From Steel Valley to Civil Rights and Beyond
William Heath, a Youngstown native with deep Ohio roots, has been a featured author at the Buckeye Book Fair for years. Heath’s work spans poetry, fiction, history, and literary criticism, reflecting a rich and varied career.