Making a difference. Belief in the future. From bold defense of dreams to the quiet courage of human connection, this year's Wisconsin Book Festival will celebrate an inspiring quality in challenging times.
We're honored to release our 2009 Presenters List, and excited to begin our annual pre-Fest newsletter series.

Wendell Berry
Sunday, October 11, 4pm
Overture Center for the Arts, Overture Hall
201 State St., Madison
This year's keynote speaker is one of America's most courageous writers: beloved author, poet, and farmer, Wendell Berry. Berry's work, which spans all genres, vigorously and beautifully promotes the value of community life, respect for the natural world, and the importance of local economies.

This event is co-sponsored by the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
Admission to this event is FREE, but tickets are REQUIRED for entry.

Will Allen
Thursday, September 17, 6pm
Goodman Community Center, Evjue Community Room
149 Waubesa St., Madison
Join us September 17 for a special pre-Festival kickoff event with Milwaukee's own Will Allen, farmer, activist, and recipient of the prestigious 2008 MacArthur "genius grant" Fellowship.

But, Wait! There's Still More to Come!
Stay tuned for more info about our events with writers like Lorrie Moore, Harvey Pekar, Michael Perry, Jane Hamilton, and David Rhodes.

A Call for Volunteers--Sign up today!
We are looking for friendly, responsible and enthusiastic volunteers to help us make the 2009 Festival a fantastic success! A great opportunity for community service, cultural promotion, making contacts in the literary community and having great fun! For more information or to sign up, please visit www.wisconsinbookfestival.org.

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