Wisconsin Book Festival: Kids’ Book Bonanza!
| October 17, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
For tweens, toddlers, and everyone in between, the Wisconsin Book Festival’s Second Annual Book Bash at the Madison Children’s Museum is sure to be another smash. The Kids’ Book Bonanza is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/.
Author Schedule:
6:10 p.m.
Wisconsin’s own Marcia Henry presents her multi-tasking Madeline Island ABC Book, a delightful journey through the alphabet and a kid-friendly guide to the island and its wonders.
6:35 p.m.
Meet Lewis Buzbee, author of Steinbeck’s Ghost, a new mystery/haunted library story receiving rave reviews.
7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the perfect grandpa: illustrator Richard McFarland, who used himself as the model for Grandfather’s Wrinkles, a picture book journey through his life history, and the joyous events that caused each smile-wrinkle.
7:25 p.m.
Catherine Gourley, prolific author of several “American Girl” books, will celebrate the launch of her lively new series on women in the 20th Century, from Gibson Girls and Rosie the Riveter to Gidget, Material Girls, and beyond.
