The founder of the University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program and professor emeritus at the University of Iowa has written “The Ninth Decade” that chronicles eight years of Klaus’ life after 80, with each essay covering a six-month time period.
Sidekick Coffee and Books in Iowa City has announced its first KidLit Pizzazz Festival featuring 15 children’s authors and illustrators from Iowa from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 who will sign their books.
Local bookstores brace for supply chain challenges
The seed for LaTanya McQueen’s latest novel, “When the Reckoning Comes,” was planted while she learned more about her great great grandmother who was a slave on Southern plantation.
Lori Erickson’s new book, “The Soul of the Family Tree,” comes at a good time for all those newly hatched genealogy buffs who have used the pandemic to research their family trees. It also appeals to longtime genealogists who may be surprised by how Erickson adds new layers of meaning to their hobby.
These children’s and young adult stories were recently acquired for film or television adaptation. Check them out before they hit the big screen or TV screen.
Anna North and Maggie Shipstead are among the dozens of authors whose novels have gained recognition through celebrity book clubs, best of lists and popularity on social media who have graduated from the Iowa Writer’s Workshop.
Dale Kuetter of Cedar Rapids retired from The Gazette more than two decades ago, but he’s still writing stories. He recently published his fourth novel, “Ma Bremer’s Boys,” a historical fiction novel with ties to the Cedar Rapids area.
The best children’s books are appreciated by all ages. Perhaps they appeal to the child within us all. Perhaps they tell stories we all want and need to hear. Those are the books I want to share here.
Debra Marquart to use fellowship to merge two of her passions - creative writing and the environment.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library offers a variety of young adult book recommendations featuring proudly bisexual characters for Pride month.
All proceeds from “Fishtastic: A Tale of Magic and Friendship” will benefit Hancher Auditorium.
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