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'Alice The Doomslayer' Rises In LL McKinney's Reimagining Of 'Alice In Wonderland'

May 5, 2021 - 8:00am

Author L.L. McKinney talks about her "Nightmare-Verse" fantasy series and how she empowers characters in her work to confront the fear and anger spurred by violence against Black communities.

What Adults Can Learn From Reading Children’s Books

May 1, 2021 - 8:00am

English author and professor Katherine Rundell thinks all of us – even adults – can benefit by reading books primarily meant for kids. Reading children’s books might inspire us to take chances, learn new things and go — literally and figuratively — to new worlds.

Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy Stewart

April 19, 2021 - 12:30pm

Monday, April 19 through Friday, May 7, 2021. Read by Michele Good.

Constance Kopp, one of the nation’s first deputy sheriffs, prowls the streets of New York tracking down victims, trailing leads, and making friends with girl reporters and lawyers.

(Mariner Books; ISBN-10: 0544409949 | ISBN-13: 978-0544947139)

THEME: Charleston Rag...

In 'Raft Of Stars' Wisconsin Author Turns To The Northwoods For Inspiration

April 10, 2021 - 7:30am

The Northwoods take a central role in Wisconsin author Andrew Graff’s new novel, "Raft of Stars."

UW-Eau Claire Initiative Turning To Open-Source Materials For Classes

March 30, 2021 - 6:30am

UW-Eau Claire is expanding a pilot program to encourage professors to design courses around free, open-source, educational materials rather than traditional textbooks sold by publishers.

Weekend Roundup: Evers Signs 14 Bills Into Law

March 27, 2021 - 10:00am

A rundown of relevant and interesting reads from across the state, updated every Saturday.

Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart

March 22, 2021 - 12:30pm

Monday, March 22 through Friday, April 16, 2021. Read by Michele Good

A lively novel about a forgotten woman, Constance Kopp. She was one of very first female deputy sheriffs.

(Houghton Mifflin; ISBN-10: 0544409914) / ISBN-13: 978-0544409613)

Theme: Charleston Rag from Memories Of You, Eubie Blake

Never Write In The Language Of The Colonizer

March 20, 2021 - 8:00am

Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o argues that African writers should write in their native languages, not the colonial languages of English or French. Speaking to Steve Paulson for "To The Best Of Our Knowledge," he says the best way to "decolonize the African mind" is to reclaim African languages.

'We Need To Hang Out' Author Discusses Why Adult Friendships Are So Important

March 14, 2021 - 7:15am

It’s no secret that friendships are more difficult to maintain as we age. Whether it’s careers, kids, family — you name it — good intentions and plans to actually see and connect with friends on a regular basis often fall short.

Long Way Round by John Hildebrand

March 1, 2021 - 12:30pm

Monday, March 1, 2021 through Friday, March 19, 2021. Read by Jim Fleming.

Wisconsin is in the midst of an identity crisis, torn by new political divisions and the old gulf between city and countryside. Cobbling rivers together, from the burly Mississippi to the slender wilds of Tyler Forks, Hildebrand...

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'Alice The Doomslayer' Rises In LL McKinney's Reimagining Of 'Alice In Wonderland'

What Adults Can Learn From Reading Children’s Books

Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy Stewart

In 'Raft Of Stars' Wisconsin Author Turns To The Northwoods For Inspiration

UW-Eau Claire Initiative Turning To Open-Source Materials For Classes

Weekend Roundup: Evers Signs 14 Bills Into Law

Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart

Never Write In The Language Of The Colonizer

'We Need To Hang Out' Author Discusses Why Adult Friendships Are So Important

Long Way Round by John Hildebrand

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