Central Wisconsin Book Festival returns in 2025 with free author events
Discover free author talks, workshops and panels at the Central Wisconsin Book Festival, Sept. 25–27 in Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids.
The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is set to return for its ninth year, offering a lineup of events across three cities.
The festival will run from Sept. 25-27, with a bonus event on Oct. 4, according to a community announcement. Events will be held in Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids.
This year’s highlights include New York Times bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, author Rebecca Kanner with her new release “Last One Seen,” Nickolas Butler discussing his latest book “A Forty Year Kiss” and Jon Hickey presenting his debut novel “Big Chief.”
Festival kicks Sept. 25 off with bestselling author
The festival is organized by the Marathon County Public Library, Portage County Public Library and McMillan Memorial Library, along with community volunteers.
It kicks off Sept. 25 with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry speaking at 7 p.m. at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids.
All events are free to attend, with no registration required. More information can be found at mcpl.us/cwbf or on the festival’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Sept. 26 features workshops, discussions and more
On Sept. 26, there will be a creative short story workshop with author EC Quinn at 10 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau. A narrative illustration workshop with Duachaka Her will follow at 11 a.m. at the same location.
Laurie Schneider will discuss her historical novel “Gittel” at 2 p.m. at Janke Book Store in Wausau. Brian Reisinger will talk about his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor” at 5:15 p.m. at Timekeeper Distillery in Wausau.
Dean Robbins will present his essay collection “Wisconsin Idols” at 5:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Historical Society in Wausau. Nickolas Butler will discuss “A Forty Year Kiss” at 7 p.m. at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point.
The day will conclude with a writing and illustration recognition and open mic event at 7 p.m. at the UW Center for Civic Engagement in Wausau.
Sept. 27 features a local author fair and more
Sept. 27 will start with a local author fair at 8 a.m. at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point. Dr. Brian V. Xiong will present his children’s book “An Introduction to Hmong History 101” at 9:30 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau.
Allen Eskens will discuss his novel “The Quiet Librarian” at 10 a.m. at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point. Betsy Korbinyr will present “Time, Beauty, & Grief” at 10:30 a.m. at Janke Book Store in Wausau.
Dana Miranda will talk about her book “You Don’t Need a Budget” at 11 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau. James Card will discuss “Chainsaw Love” at 11:30 a.m. at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point.
An open mic poetry session will be held at 1 p.m. at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point. Rebecca Kanner will discuss “Last One Seen” at 1:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau.
Rebecca M. Zornow will lead a fantasy and science fiction editing workshop at 1:30 p.m. at the UW Center for Civic Engagement in Wausau. Dr. Xiong will share stories from “A Clan of Our Own” at 2 p.m. at the Hmong American Center in Wausau.
A panel discussion on local food, featuring Lori Fredrich, Chef Nate Bychinski and Tenzin and Stacey Botsford, will be held at 3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau. Jon Hickey will present “Big Chief” at 7 p.m. at the UW Center for Civic Engagement in Wausau.
Bonus event set for Oct. 4
A bonus event is scheduled for Oct. 4, with Tim Seeley, author of the “Revival” comic book series, holding a Q&A session at 11 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau.
This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, ntazeen@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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