Meet Local & Bestselling Authors

Meet local authors and nationally bestselling authors and illustrators with our Meet the Author events! Browse our upcoming author visits below, and register for Meet the Author events on our events page.

The Past & Its Future: Erik Larson
A WCDPL Foundation Series Event
Wednesday, September 10 | 7:00 pm | BGHS Performing Arts Center

Meet bestselling nonfiction author Erik Larson! A master of narrative nonfiction, his vividly written, bestselling books have won several awards and been published worldwide. His latest book, The Demon of Unrest, is a nonfiction thriller about the five months between Lincoln's election and the start of the Civil War. Six of his books are New York Times bestsellers. Register for Erik Larson's event.

From the Ground Up: Kevin O'Connor
A WCDPL Foundation Series Event
Thursday, October 9 | 7:00 pm | BGHS Performing Arts Center

Meet This Old House host, Kevin O'Connor! Kevin is the Emmy-award winning host of the PBS series This Old House and Ask This Old House and has been on the show since 2003. A supporter of historic home preservation and a strong advocate for skilled trades, he's also the author of The Best Homes of This Old House. Learn more about Kevin O'Connor's visit.

Saving Sam: Sam Goodwin
A WCDPL Foundation Series Event
Wednesday, November 5 | 7:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet entrepreneur, bestselling author, and international keynote speaker Sam Goodwin! His book, Saving Sam, recounts his experience of being taken hostage and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. Sam speaks to audiences worldwide, inspiring others to embrace challenges with resilience. Learn more about Sam Goodwin's visit.

Meet the Author: Laura Numeroff
Saturday, November 15 | 10:30 am | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet bestselling children's book author, Laura Numeroff, on Saturday, November 15 at 10:30 am. Laura is the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Pig a Party, and other favorites. Learn more about Laura's visit.

Meet the Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Thursday, November 20 | 6:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 pm. She'll discuss her novel, Say What, which is this year's 1BookBG pick, plus her over 50 books for kids and teens. Learn more about Margaret's visit.