Greetings from UntitledTown! UntitledTown Book and Author Festival offers writers and readers of all ages the chance to exchange expertise, connect with one another, and continue expanding the vibrant arts community of Northeastern Wisconsin. We’re delighted that Green Bay, Wisconsin is fast becoming a true literary destination. Our third annual call for pitches CLOSED on SEPTEMBER 1, 2018. Over 120 pitches were submitted from around the U.S., and our selection process is very competitive. Please hold tight while we work on making Festival 2019 truly exceptional…. [Read More]
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2018 Festival Reflections: Please Share Yours With Us!
by Jordan Safranski Thanks to all of our fantastic sponsors, volunteers, authors, presenters and, of course, attendees, we were able to put together another wonderful book festival for the second year running. Now that UntitledTown 2018 is behind us, we wanted to take the time to reflect. Won’t you help us by taking this brief survey? UntitledTown 2018 kicked off with Nicholas Carr’s festival keynote on Thursday, and ramped up to a spooky, Goosebumps-filled day with two R.L. Stine events… [Read More]
What’s in it For Me at 2018 UT? UntitledTown is for Sharing
by Melissa Westemeier Books, like hugs, barbeque and a bumper crop of zucchini, are best when shared, right? The same can be said about UntitledTown. My favorite part about UntitledTown 2017 was bringing other people. On Friday night, my neighbor lady and I parked ourselves front and center to absorb every sweet and fascinating word that dropped from Michael Perry’s lips. Jayne’s a farmer’s wife, so if you were there, you probably heard her hysterical laughter when he told that… [Read More]
All Children Need To See Themselves in the Pages of a Book—An Interview with Lora Hyler
by Peter Fields Lora Hyler was a radio news reporter for NPR affiliate WUWM and ABC affiliate WISN, both in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before starting her public relations and marketing company, Hyler Communications, in 2001. She’s written hundreds of articles, several screenplays, short stories, and a Middle Grade novel, The Stupendous Adventures of Mighty Marty Hayes, which is the first in a planned three-part series. UntitledTown blogger Peter Fields interviewed Lora Hyler over e-mail. UntitledTown: How do you see the historical lack… [Read More]
The Parents’ and Caregivers’ Guide to UntitledTown
Got babies on board? Wondering how to maneuver the festival with strollers, diapers, and hungry kids of various ages? No worries! UntitledTown wants you and the kids in your care to have a great time! Remember, all of the events below are FREE and OPEN to ALL AGES! Download a printable guide to all youth events HERE. Here’s a guide to all events—and information about venues—for the parent or caregiver with young people in tow from ages 0-18. Friday, April 20:… [Read More]