Buckeye Book Fair | Ohio's Book Fair | 39 Years Connecting Authors and Readers

WOOSTER, OH - The Buckeye Book Fair, Ohio's most welcoming and longest-running celebration of books and storytelling, returns on Saturday, November 7, inviting readers of all ages to meet more than 100 authors and illustrators whose work shapes today's literary landscape. Now in its 39th year, the Fair continues its mission of strengthening Ohio's reading culture by connecting communities directly with the writers who inspire them. This year's lineup features an exceptional range of nationally recognized talent, including 3 New York Times bestselling authors Amanda Flower, Shelley Shepard Gray, and Thrity Umrigar, and 5 USA Today bestselling authors such as Anne Blackburne, Olivia Matthews, and Alex Erickson. These authors represent some of the most widely read voices in mystery, romance, literary fiction, and inspirational storytelling. The Fair also welcomes major national award winners and honorees. Mindy McGinnis, an Edgar Award winner and multiple finalist, joins Jessica Strawser, acclaimed novelist and former Writer's Digest editor-at-large, and Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Shamus Award finalist and respected crime writer. Their work reflects the strength and diversity of Ohio's contributions to the national literary scene. Families and educators will find an equally impressive lineup in children's literature. Award-winning illustrator Lindsay Ward, Arab American Book Award honoree Aya Khalil, and nationally recognized authors Keila V. Dawson, Lindsay Bonilla, and Marcy Campbe