Books by the Banks Brings Bestselling Authors to Cincinnati
The 11th annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati Regional Book Festival will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown Cincinnati. UC Libraries is an organizing partner of the literary event along with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Mercantile Library, Northern Kentucky University Library, Gateway Community and Technical College, MidPointe Library System, Lane Libraries and Clermont County Library.
Many bestselling national authors will be present at the event, including:
- Kate DiCamillo, the author of Because of Winn Dixie and one of only a handful of people to have been honored with not one, but two Newbery Medals.
- Lauren Oliver, best-selling author of many young adult novels, including Before I Fall, which was recently adapted as a major motion picture.
- Stephanie Powell Watts, a literary newcomer but already an award winner with her novel No One is Coming to Save Us.
- Matt Bellassai, Buzzfeed writer and YouTube sensation.
- Gretchen Carlson, returning to Cincinnati, cut her teeth as a reporter for WCPO before heading to Fox News. She has now become a spokesperson against sexual harassment in the workplace with her book Be Fierce.
- It is again a banner year for childrens authors including Rafael Lopez, Ben Clanton, Will Hillenbrand, Loren Long, Chris Grabenstein and many more.
Several authors at the festival have a UC connection, including:
- Phillip J. Obermiller, co-author of The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission: A History, 1943 2013, is a senior visiting scholar in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning's School of Planning.
- Obermillers co-author, Thomas E. Wagner, is professor emeritus in the School of Planning.
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Judy McCarty Kuhn, editor-in-chief of the 1966-67 "News Record," is a retired Cincinnati English, history and journalism teacher. Her book, "The Other UC and Me: Editing the Sixties," talks about her experiences at the newspaper.
The day-long festival will feature book signings, author panels and activities for the entire family to enjoy in the Kids' Corner and Teen Scene. The popular Writing and Getting Published series returns this year with panel discussions covering hot topics for writers and workshops to help hone the craft of writing. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet authors and purchase signed copies of their books. Books by the Banks features writers in various categories, including fiction, non-fiction, cooking, childrens literature, local travel, sports and more.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, and to see a complete schedule of events, visit
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