Readers Rejoice! Buckeye Book Fair Returns this Weekend

The Buckeye Book Fair returns this Saturday, November 2, for its 37th year. Book lovers of all ages are welcome to the event to be held at the Greystone Event Center located at 50 Riffel Rd. Wooster, OH . The book fair will go from 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Over 300 titles will be available to purchase from Ohio authors in a wide variety of genres. Meet and greets with the authors will also be offered, where readers can have their favorite authors sign their new purchases.

Teachers and librarians who preorder before October 31 will receive a 20% discount on their book order and it will be ready for pick up day of the event. Those interested in this option should go to buckeyebookfair.org to place their order.

Presentations will be offered throughout the day, a list of featured presentations below:

9:40 a.m. – Richard Cowdrey
Beloved illustrator Richard Cowdrey shares insights from his latest Halloween story featuring Fiona the Hippo. Young readers are sure to be charmed by this seasonal tale.

10:00 a.m. – Andy J. Pizza
In this dynamic presentation, Andy J. Pizza inspires us with the idea that self-love fuels true creativity. Explore the connection between self-expression and the art we create.

11:00 a.m. – From the Diamond to the Gridiron
Dive into America’s rich sports history with authors Scott Longert, Keith O’Brien, Ralph Paulk, and David Lee Morgan Jr., covering stories of groundbreaking athletes and historic moments in sports.

11:30 a.m. – Inside the Pages: Creating The Yellow Bus with Loren Long
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Loren Long delves into the creation of The Yellow Bus, his artistic journey, and collaborations with figures like Barack Obama and Amanda Gorman.

12:00 p.m. – Crafting Childhood Magic: A Journey Through Children’s Literature
Crafting Childhood Magic: A Journey Through Children’s Literature with Lindsay Bonilla, Molly David, Erin Guendelsberger, Barry Gott, Will Hillenbrand, Dandi Daley Mackall, and JP Mitchell.

12:30 p.m. – John Gorman | WMMS Radio Legend
John Gorman recounts his time transforming WMMS into a legendary rock station, and shares his experiences in radio broadcasting, which shaped Cleveland’s airwaves in the ’70s and ’80s.

1:00 p.m. – Visual Storytelling: A Dive into Graphic Novels
Join Anne Drozd, Fern Haught, Wes Molebash, Rafael Rosado, and Joe Sutphin for an in-depth look at the world of visual storytelling through graphic novels.

1:30 p.m. – Uncovering the Past: Stories from America’s Heartland
Heather Cole, David Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker, Mark Sebastian Jordan, Mandy Shunnarah, Mark Strecker, and Jane Turzillo present fascinating stories from America’s history, highlighting lesser-known tales of resilience and discovery.

2:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – André Bernier
In his heartfelt memoir, veteran meteorologist André Bernier shares his passion for weather, from early broadcasting days to his time at WJW-TV and The Weather Channel.

3:00 p.m. – From Imagination to Page: Fiction Writers in Focus
Amanda Flower, Shelly Costa, Anastasia Hastings, Chrissy Hartmann, Connie Berry, and Andrew Welsh-Huggins explore the art of transforming imagination into compelling fiction.

3:30 p.m. – Unlocking Boldness for Young Minds
Join C. Dale Brittain, Keila Dawson, Florenza Lee, Mary Kay Carson, David Rickert, Terri Libenson, and Carmella Van Vleet as they discuss the power and impact of middle-grade books.