Off the Shelf: A Week with WafflesNew May 2023! Author Tom Speicher reads "A Week with Waffles," an endearing story of a week in the life of Waffles, the furry and friendly guinea pig pet of her buddy Tom.
Andrew Meier: Research and Story Development in Writing a BiographyNew April 2023! In this video,Andrew Meier discusses his experiences with biographical research and story developmen and offers tips to make an exceptionally long book a little easier to read.
Marie Benedict: Choosing a Point of View for My NovelNew April 2023! How do you determine the point of view in a historical novel when you have so much to choose from? Marie Benedict discusses the perspective she chose for “The Mitford Affair.”
Talking with Authors: Javier Zamora, SolitoPoet Javier Zamora discusses his compelling memoir written in the voice of his 9 year old self recalling his journey from Guatemala to the United States to be reunited with his parents.
Off the Shelf: Chipper Makes MerryAuthor Kimber Morgan reads her book “Chipper Makes Merry,” a captivating story about a young arctic fox making his way through the forest offering cheer to his friends.
Off the Shelf: Cool KidsAuthor Arlene Freeman reads here book, "Cool Kids," a story about Michael and his journey to be a friend and not a bully.
Talking with Authors: Daniel Stone, SinkableNew March 2023! The sinking of the Titanic is a well known story but what happened after she sank is rarely told. Daniel Stone takes us through this story and that of other shipwrecks.
The Marines of the The Mosquito BowlBuzz Bissinger speaks passionately about football, the Navy, Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and 19 year old's who got to be boys one more time before they became men by necessity.
Silas House: Influences on My WritingNew March 2023! Author Silas House describes various factors that have influenced his writing.
Silas House: What Happens When I WriteNew March 2023! Author Silas House describes his writing process.
Talking with Authors: Arundhati Roy Discusses Her WorkNew February 2023! Winner of the Man Booker Prize in 1997 for her groundbreaking novel “The God of Small Things,” Arundhati Roy discusses the nature and importance of her work and why she does it.
Training Myself to Be a Writer: Madeline MartinNew February 2023! Writing a book requires certain skills. Madeline Martin speaks about how she learned and honed those skills to become a published author.
Meet the Author: Jas HammondsNew January 2023! Meet Jas Hammonds, author of the new young adult novel We Deserve Monuments. Learn what they love about literature, young adult novels, and the process of writing.
My Life Living as “The Other”New January 2023! Author Marra B. Gad talks about growing up biracial in a tightknit Jewish community and the joy and pain she experienced.
Off the Shelf: Embarrassing GeorgeAuthor Kimber Morgan reads her book “Embarrassing George,” a delightful story about family.
Being a Mystery Writer: My Research and Writing ProcessNew December 2022! Popular mystery writer Elaine Viets describes her witing process and how being an author is a "job" that requires consistent work, learning, and application.
The Job of a Mystery Writer: My Research and Writing ProcessNew December 2022! Popular mystery writer Elaine Viets describes her witing process and how being an author is a "job" that requires consistent work, learning, and application.
My Life with Sled DogsNew December 2022! Mushers Blair Braverman and Quince Mountain share a year in the life of their dog team in Dogs on the Trail, beginning in the fall, then through the other seasons.
Talking with Authors: Louisa Treger, Mad WomanNew November 2022! Historic novelist Louisa Treger discusses “Mad Woman,” a fictionalized biography based on life of Nellie Bly.
Creating the World of The Starless CrownNew November 2022! Author James Collins speaks to how he created the world and plot of The Starless Crown, which follows an alliance that must uncover the secrets of the past to save their world.
Talking with Authors: Elaine Viets, Late for His Own FuneralNew November 2022! Inspired by a true story she read in a newspaper, popular mystery author Elaine Viets decided to write a book about a man thought dead who shows up at his own funeral.
Livestream Event October 24 at 7 p.m. CDT: Authors of Three Kisses, One MidnightJoin us on the Educate.Today Facebook page for a Livestream Event with authors of the young adult novel "Three Kisses, One Midnight."
