Hutchinson
Public Library 901 N. Main Hutchinson, KS 67501

Cow Creek Book Festival

THANK YOU EVERYONE!  We had a great inaugural Cow Creek Book Festival.  Look for it again in the Spring of 2013!

Wait - what happened to the Prairie Book Festival?  The Prairie Book Festival went on something of a vision quest and wandered out onto the high plains in search of its identity.  After much reflection and introspection it returned to us here in Hutchinson with a new date and a new name, but the same committment to providing a forum for local and regional Kansas authors to showcase their talent!

Along with the presentations by Kansas authors, we sponsored a 100 Word Fiction contest and Poetry contest.

Among the many authors we had here in Hutchinson to talk about their work and the craft of writing, we were honored to have Newbery Award-winning author Clare Vanderpool!

Ms. Vanderpool spoke at an Opening Event from 10:30-11:30am and autographed copies of her book from 11:30 until Noon in the library's auditorium.  She talked about her Newbery book, Moon over Manifest and about writing in general.  This was a great opportunity to listen to and learn from this nationally-recognized author.

Kirkus Starred Review for Moon Over Manifest:

When 12-year-old Abilene jumps off the train in Manifest, Kan., in 1936 to stay with her father's boyhood friend, little does she know her sojourn will take her back, via mesmerizing tales, newspaper clippings, curious mementos and World War I letters, to Manifest as it was in 1918 and into the life of the mysterious boy nicknamed Jinx. This young con man effected extraordinary change in the lives of the mostly immigrant residents and the fortunes of the mining town in that year. Abilene and readers get so caught up in the past in this richly detailed, splendidly written novel that they easily make the transition between the Depression and WWI eras and long to learn more about the town that once was. Readers will love guessing how Abilene's dad fits into all the stories and townspeople's memories. The absolute necessity of story as a way to redemption and healing past wounds is at the heart of this beautiful debut, and readers will cherish every word up to the heartbreaking yet hopeful and deeply gratifying ending.

Outdoor events includde the following authors speaking at 30 minute intervals from noon to 6:00 p.m. They visited with participants throughout the afternoon and copies of their books were available for purchase and autographing.

Afternoon schedule:

12:00-12:25 Festival Welcome & Information

12:30-12:55 Linda A. Born, Lebo, KS

Blog: http://copingandpraying.blogspot.com

Web site: http://godmomandme.com
MY MOM HAS ALZHEIMER’S: INSPIRATION AND HELP FOR CAREGIVERS

1:00-1:25 Amy Bickel and Jason Probst, Hutchinson

Authors of The Complete Guide to Kansas Fishing

Amy has also authored DEAD TOWNS OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN KANSAS, published by the Hutchinson News

1:30-1:55 Robert Collins, Andover

Web site: http://robertlcollins.blogspot.com

EXPERT ASSISTANCE

LISA’S WAY

MONITOR

TRUE FRIENDS

GHOST RAILROADS OF KANSAS THE RACE TO INDIAN TERRITORY: THREE RAILROADS, THEIR STRUGGLE, AND THE ULTIMATE FATES

JIM LANE: SCOUNDREL, STATESMAN, KANSAN

THE BORDER TIER ROAD: REFLECTION OF AN INDUSTRY

KANSAS RAILROAD ATTRACTIONS

2:00-2:25 Mary Rintoul (author)

Betsie Andrews (Publisher, ArtisTree Press)

http://ArtisTreePress.com

Children’s book: PRAIRIE NUTCRACKER, illus. by Katie Williamson-Flindall

2:30-2:55 Roy Bird, Auburn, KS

LITTLE IKE: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER’S ABILENE BOYHOOD, illus. by Gwen Battis

HEARTLAND HISTORY: STORIES AND FACTS FROM KANSAS

KANSAS DAY BY DAY

THEY DESERVED A BETTER FATE: THE SECOND KANSAS STATE MILITIA REGIMENT AND THE PRICE RAID 1864

FRATERNALISM AND LEADERSHIP: THE SECOND FIFTY YEARS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IN KANSAS

CIVIL WAR IN KANSAS

WITNESS OF THE TIMES: A HISTORY OF SHAWNEE COUNTY

3:00-3:25 Beverley Olson Buller, Newton

Web site: http://www.beverleybooks.com
Children’s author: FROM EMPORIA: THE STORY OF WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE
A PRAIRIE PETER PAN: THE STORY OF MARY WHITE

3:30-3:55 Lowell May, Riley, KS
CAMP CONCORDIA: GERMAN POWs IN THE MIDWEST
PRISONERS OF WAR IN KANSAS, 1943-1946 (co-author, Mark Schock)

4:00-4:25 Joanne Emerick, Hoxie

http://www.couragebeforeeverydanger.com
COURAGE BEFORE EVERY DANGER, HONOR BEFORE ALL MEN

4:30-4:55 Linda McCaffery, Ellinwood, KS

http://prayinghardforyou.com
“PRAYING HARD FOR YOU”--LOVE LETTERS TO A DEATH CAMP

5:00-5:25 Linda Laird, Hutchinson

http://grainelevatorpress.com

THE AMERICAN GRAIN ELEVATOR: FUNCTION & FORM

5:30-6:00 Steven Farney, McPherson

http://stevenfarney.com

TITLE TOWNS: CLASS BB BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS

IT’S TIME TO PLAY: JACK GARDNER, BASKETBALL, AND KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

CLUB 50: 50 POINT SINGLE GAME SCORERS IN KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

The following authors were available to talk individually to participants throughout the afternoon and their books were available for sale and autographing:

Vickie Britton & Loretta Jackson, Hutchinson & Junction City

http://sites.google.com/site/vickiebrittonandlorettajackson/

THE MAYAN MASK OF DEATH

DANGER CROSSED MOMENTS

PATH OF THE JAGUAR

STONE OF VENGEANCE

A DEAL AND A HANDSHAKE: JEFF MCQUEDE MYSTERIES

THE CURSE OF SENMUT

MURDER IN BLACK AND WHITE

WE’RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE, SIS

THE DEVIL’S GAME

THE FIFTH ACE

THE WILD CARD

Robert Hannigan, Hutchinson

A FORTY YEAR JOURNEY IN CORRECTIONS

Marci Penner, Inman

THE KANSAS GUIDEBOOK FOR EXPLORERS

KANSAS EVENT GUIDE

KANSAS WEEKEND GUIDE 2

8 WONDERS OF KANSAS