Meet Local & Bestselling Authors

Meet local authors and nationally bestselling authors and illustrators with our Meet the Author events! Browse our upcoming author visits below, and register for Meet the Author events on https://wcdpl.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Meet the Local Author: Carole Sarkan
Saturday, July 13 | 2:00 pm | 1st Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local children's author Carole Sarkan on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 pm! Carole is the author of And Candy Smiled, a Caldecott Award nominee, and the sequel, And Candy Lived. This program will feature Carole as she talks about her work as an author, a Q&A, and a book signing. Learn more.

Meet the Author & Illustrator: Micha Archer
Sunday, July 14 | 2:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet award-winning author and illustrator Micha Archer on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm! Micha will join us to talk about her work, like Wonder Walkers, and sign books. Learn more.

Meet the Author: Edmund A. Kruszynski
Thursday, September 19 | 2:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet author Edmund A. Kruszynski on Thursday, September 19 at 2:00 pm! He will talk about his book, The Medic's Wife, and books will be available to purchase during a book signing. Learn more.

Meet the Author: Cara Mangini
Saturday, September 21 | 2:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet award-winning cookbook author Cara Mangini on Saturday, September 21 at 2:00 pm! Award-winning author of The Vegetable Butcher: How to Select, Prep, Slice, Dice, and Masterfully Cook Vegetables from Artichokes to Zucchini, Cara will discuss her work as a chef, creator, and author. This program will include an author discussion, a Q&A, and a book signing. Learn more.

Meet the Author: Kate Hoefler
Thursday, October 3 | 7:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet author Kate Hoefler on Thursday, October 3 at 7:00 pm! The author of children's picture books including Courage Hats, Nothing in Common, Great Big Things, Rabbit and the Motorbike, and more, Kate will talk about her books and read some aloud. Learn more.

Meet the Local Author: Anesa Miller
Saturday, October 12 | 10:00 am | 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local author Anesa Miller on Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 am! Anesa will discuss her new novel, I Never Do This, and sign copies of her book. Learn more.

Meet the Local Author: Ann Cavera
Saturday, October 12 | 2:00 pm | 1st Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local author Ann Cavera on Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 pm. Ann will talk about where she finds inspiration and her work as an author, as well as her new book, Ride a Summer Wind. There will be a meet and greet, discussion, and book signing. Learn more.

Romance: Read It, Write It, Love It!
Saturday, October 19 | 1:00 pm | 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library

Meet authors from the Maumee Valley Romance Authors Inc. on Saturday, October 19 at 1:00 pm. Authors including Constance Phillips, Shay Lacy, Susana Ellis, Denise Lynn, and more will talk about their work and their new anthology, Just in Time for Christmas, Tales of Romance. Learn more.

Meet the Local Author: Justin Nobel
Saturday, November 16 | 2:00 pm | 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local author Justin Nobel on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 pm. Justin will talk about his work, Petroleum-238: Big Oil's Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It, and there will be a book signing. Learn more.

Meet the Local Author: Brandon Weis
Saturday, December 14 | 2:00 pm | 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local author Brandon Weis on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 pm. Brandon will talk about her experiences in writing his book, This Is Gonna Hurt, and will be available to sign books. Learn more.