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The 2013 Southeast Wisconsin

Festival of Books

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To Books and Beyond – Literacy without Limits

To Books and Beyond – Literacy without Limits is the theme for the 2013 Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books which will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha campus Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22.

More than 100 authors of adult and children’s books will provide talks, readings, and panel discussions in areas that include poetry, mystery, romance, science fiction, history, nature, adventure, business, e-books, food, gardening, and travel. Music and drama performances, exhibits, and book-signings will add to the festivity!

 A sample of what the 2013 Festival has to offer:

  • Keynote Speaker Kathie Giorgio’s Learning to Tell (A Life) Time
  • Kohl’s Wild Theater
  • Connecting With Wisconsin Wildlife, a new children’s book
  • Readings by the Poetry People
  • Brenda Cárdenas and cultural communication
  • Popular genres with Joe Foy
  • Science Fiction Writers of America
  • The cultural journey of Pilar Melero
  • Margaret Rozga’s project Threaded Metaphors
  • Andrew McLean’s evaluation of old books
  • Culinary ideas at the Cooking Stage
  • Linda Godfrey and strange happenings in the Midwest
  • The Windy Hill Brass Quintet

This free, community event is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Foundation and other organizations. Please check in with us for udpates.