Join the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival Come join us at the W. W. Knight Nature Preserve for a delightful afternoon filled with delicious treats, tea, and good company. Indulge in a selection of scrumptious pastries, savory tea sandwiches, and of course, a variety of teas while surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Get a jump start on the holiday season by creating a make-and-take fresh flower arrangement. Your ticket will include all the materials needed.
Don’t miss out on this lovely gathering at the nature preserve. We can’t wait to see you there!
Come join us for a fun-filled evening at W. W. Knight Nature Preserve for a chance to win fabulous designer purses while playing bingo! Get ready to daub your way to some stylish prizes. This in-person event promises excitement and a touch of fashion. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to snag that purse you’ve been eyeing.
Grab your friends and get your bingo on!
Your ticket buys you eight rounds of bingo, light appetizers, and two drink tokens. You can purchase an extra ticket book, dobbers, raffle tickets, and drink tokens at the event. All proceeds directly benefit the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival. Doors open at 5:30pm and bingo begins at 6:00pm.
Welcome to the Young Writers Workshop! Join us at the Way Public Library for a fun and interactive event designed for young aspiring writers.
Join the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival for a young writers workshop. Learn about the writing craft from local authors, including E.M. Anderson. The writing workshop will feature a variety of activities including hands-on writing practice, elements of story construction, and advice from published authors.
The workshop is on Friday, July 19th from 10am-2pm at the Way Public Library in Perrysburg. The workshop is ideal for young writers in middle & high school. We will provide snacks and lunch.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow writers and learn from experienced mentors. See you there!
$100 General Admission
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – Wood County Park District
Calling all Swifties! We love Taylor Swift’s song lyrics, but what can they tell us about friendship, revenge, love….and death? At this event, learn about the psychology behind your favorite lyrics.
Dr. Shannon Holleran will guide you through current psychological research and connect Taylor Swift lyrics to these concepts. You’ll even have a chance to analyze lyrics yourself!
$15 General Admission
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – Wood County Park District
Are you looking for some fun Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival gear! We have T-shirts, Long Sleeve T-shirts, Hoodies, and, of course, Tote Bags available! Order now and pick them up at the fest!
Order Here: https://www.advancedincentives.com/nw_ohio_teen_book_festival/shop/home
Amid the drama and uncertainty of school was one glimmering spot of hope and happiness: the Book Fair. Getting to take a few minutes out of your regular school day to wander the bookshelves was as enchanting as walking through the wardrobe into Narnia.
It is time to enjoy the adult thrill of the Book Fair at Earnest Brew Works with Gathering Volumes and benefiting the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival, Thursday, November 2 from 5 – 9 pm!
The fundraiser is for adults 21+ and the funds raised are used to provide free meals to students at the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival.
Bring a book (or borrow one of ours!) and join the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival for a Lakeside Reading Retreat!
Take in panoramic views of Maumee Bay and Lake Erie as you arrive in a spacious private home in Point Place. Find a comfortable spot inside or outside and be ready to be pampered and relax. We will provide a three course meal and non-alcoholic beverages. You can also enjoy a manicure, facial, or tarot card reading for an extra fee.
Each $60 ticket includes a 4 hour session, meal, and beverages.
$60
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – Wood County Park District
Bring a book (or borrow one of ours!) and join the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival for a Lakeside Reading Retreat!
Take in panoramic views of Maumee Bay and Lake Erie as you arrive in a spacious private home in Point Place. Find a comfortable spot inside or outside and be ready to be pampered and relax. We will provide a three course meal and non-alcoholic beverages. You can also enjoy a manicure, facial, or tarot card reading for an extra fee.
Each $60 ticket includes a 4 hour session, meal, and beverages. Tarot Readings and Facials are available as add-ons once you are registered!
$60
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – Wood County Park District
ring a book (or borrow one of ours!) and join the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival for a Lakeside Reading Retreat!
Take in panoramic views of Maumee Bay and Lake Erie as you arrive in a spacious private home in Point Place. Find a comfortable spot inside or outside and be ready to be pampered and relax. We will provide a three course meal and non-alcoholic beverages. You can also enjoy a manicure, facial, or tarot card reading for an extra fee.
Each $60 ticket includes a 4 hour session, meal, and beverages. Tarot Readings and Facials will be available as add-ons once you are registered!
$60
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – Wood County Park District
Join the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival for a Mystery Book Themed Gala to Benefit Teen Literacy Schedule of event: 6:00pm: Live artwork created by local artists Amber Kear & Jim Zalewski 7:00pm: Keynote address by author Julie Anne Lindsey 7:30pm: Dinner served 8:00pm: Keynote address by author Kit Frick 8:30pm: Auction of artwork created at the event and bid on a chance to see your name in an upcoming novel
About the authors and artists: Julie Anne Lindsey is an award-winning, bestselling author of mystery and romantic suspense. She’s published more than fifty novels since her debut in 2013 and currently writes series as herself, as well as under multiple pen names, for Harlequin, Kensington, Sourcebooks and Crooked Lane Books. She is represented by Erin Niumata at Folio Literary Management.
Kit Frick is a MacDowell fellow and ITW Thriller Award finalist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She studied creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College and received her MFA from Syracuse University. She is the author of multiple thrillers including, for young adults, Before We Were Sorry (originally published as See All the Stars), All Eyes on Us, I Killed Zoe Spanos, Very Bad People, and The Reunion, and for adults, The Split. She is also the author of the poetry collection A Small Rising Up in the Lungs. Kit loves a good mystery but has only ever killed her characters. Honest.
Amber Kear is a muralist, illustrator, and designer. She is the owner of Hysteria Company in Findlay, OH. Her company promotes ethnic and cultural equality in our communities through art and design. She graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a BSA in graphic design.
Jim Zalewski is a multidisciplined artist with substantial career experience ranging from developing and maintaining a web server to professional color correction and PrePress to fine art and Illustration. After a career spent doing everything from graphic design to building websites, Zalewski now paints full time from his studio and gallery inside the Erie Street Market building.
$60
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – Wood County Park District
