books – Buckeye Book Fair

📚 The Buckeye Bookmark

This month’s Buckeye Bookmark is here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. 📚

We’re featuring Robin Yocum and Danae Wolfe, whose work celebrates both powerful storytelling and the beauty of the natural world. From page-turning fiction to practical ways to make a difference in your own backyard, there’s something here for every reader.

You’ll also find details on how to submit your book for the 39th annual Buckeye Book Fair, plus reminders to register for Buckeye Book Camp and save the date for the Fair on Saturday, November 7th.

Take a few minutes to explore. Your next great read is waiting.

http://www.BuckeyeBookFair.org

February Buckeye Bookmark

This month’s Buckeye Bookmark is one you will not want to miss.

In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating the Black authors who help shape the heart of the Buckeye Book Fair, including Savannah Flakes, Florenza Lee, Charity Pleasant, Patricia Sargeant, and Ashley Willow. We are grateful for the stories and perspectives they bring to our community and remain committed to creating space for even more voices in the years ahead.

We are also spotlighting the presentation “Choosing Your Publishing Path: Traditional vs. Independent,” featuring insights from Patricia Sargeant that left writers feeling informed, encouraged, and empowered about their creative journeys.

Plus, we are sharing two reminders! 1. Be sure to register students for this summer’s Buckeye Book Camp and 2. It’s time for authors and illustrators to submit new releases for the 2026 Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, November 7th.

Take a few minutes to read, reflect, and stay connected.

http://www.BuckeyeBookFair.org

January Buckeye Bookmark

Catch up on all the latest Buckeye Book Fair news in this edition of the Buckeye Bookmark, from highlights of Patrick Ryan’s inspiring talk, to Early Bird Registration for Buckeye Book Camp, and key dates for submitting to the 2026 Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, November 7th. It’s a quick read packed with opportunities to get involved and stay connected to Ohio’s vibrant literary community.

December Buckeye Bookmark

Books have a special way of bringing us together. They let us listen more closely, understand more deeply, and imagine a world that is kinder, broader, and more just. This season, we’re reminded how powerful it is to gather around stories and to honor the authors and illustrators who create them.

November Buckeye Bookmark

Welcome to this edition of the Buckeye Bookmark, our cheerful roundup of everything readers love about the Fair. Inside, you’ll find our Holiday Giving Guide featuring the top selling authors and books of the season, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself. We’re also thrilled to share the winners of this year’s Young Authors Awards, a reminder of how bright Ohio’s future storytellers truly are. And because your experience matters, we invite you to tell us what you thought of the Fair. We would love to hear all about it and continue building a celebration that inspires readers year after year.

Heather Webber’s At the Forget-Me-Not Library: A Heartfelt Story of Second Chances and Serendipity

Be among the first to get your copy!

This book will be available early, exclusively at the Buckeye Book Fair, ahead of its public release!

Finding Sutton’s Choice by Brenda Haas

In Finding Sutton’s Choice, Brenda Haas has created a descriptive and interesting story for all readers. If you have ever been to Lakeside on the Lake Erie shores, it is a bonus to the story. Hopefully we will be seeing a second novel by Brenda’s out soon!

September Buckeye Bookmark

This edition of the Buckeye Bookmark is filled with previews to help you build your itinerary and make the most of the day. From panel discussions to a scavenger hunt, flash fiction writing, and the chance to meet Ohio Indies and trending authors like Patrick Ryan, there is something for everyone. And, of course, traditions continue with beloved names like Will and Jane Hillenbrand, Dandi Daley Mackall, and Richard Cowdrey.

August Buckeye Bookmark

As summer turns the page and we look ahead to fall, excitement is building for the 38th annual Buckeye Book Fair! In this edition of The Buckeye Bookmark, you’ll find a first glimpse at some of the incredible authors joining us this year, inspiring stories from our featured guests, and ways you can get involved in making this statewide celebration of books unforgettable.

The Gift of Being Beholden

Poet and essayist Ross Gay calls it the gift of “being beholden to each other.” Soon, Gay will be coming to town to give the College of Wooster’s annual Peter Mortensen Lecture, and I am writing to invite you to attend. Each student from the incoming class of 2029 has received a copy of his book Inciting Joy.