Welcome To Our Newsletter
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Welcome to the first Ohio Center for the Book newsletter! Thank you for subscribing. We decided to release this first edition in March since Ohio officially celebrates its statehood on March 1, 1803, although, technically, that's retroactively, and, technically, Ohio became a state on February 19, 1803. It's complicated. That said, it seemed fitting for us to commemorate March as an important month for Ohio's history!
In this newsletter, we plan to keep you up-to-date on our current programs as well as provide interesting facts about Ohio authors and the rich literary history of the state. You can always learn more by visiting our social media channels on Twitter and Facebook as well as on our website at ohiocenterforthebook.org.
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Page Count celebrates a diverse line-up of internationally recognized and bestselling authors, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and literary advocates working on a grassroots level to improve access to books and literacy resources in and from the state of Ohio. Episodes are released every other Tuesday.
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Season 1 included conversations with:
- Thrity Umrigar
- Matt Bell
- Rachel Elizabeth Cargle
- Jyotsna Sreenivasan
- Derf Backderf
- Tracy Subisak
- Will Hillenbrand
- And many, many more!
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Ohio Center for the Book Comics Events
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We'll also be sponsoring a number of Free Comic Book Day events in the Center's hometown! Click the button below for more details!
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Celebrate National Poetry Month
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Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month in April!
We are hosting a virtual program with Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour and an in-person Open Mic event in downtown Cleveland featuring spoken word artist Cardell Belfoure.
All this and more in celebration of poetry and the spoken word!
Click the button below to learn more!
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On Saturday, May 6, at 3:30 pm, join  us with Native Hawaiian and Ohio-resident poet/musician/artist Joe Balaz for a performance of "Hawaiian in Ohio: A Celebration of 'Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Asian American Heritage Month'"
For more information on the event and Joe Balaz's lifetime of work in poetry, art, and music, click the button below. |
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Add Your Voice: "Poem for Cleveland"
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Calling all former Northeast Ohioans now living in other parts of the state and country!
If you are 50 years old or older, you are invited to add your voice to the "Poem for Cleveland" project now taking place "back home." We will host online conversations where you will talk about living in or growing up in the Cleveland area with young poets who will create original poems based on your experiences.
For full details and to provide your contact information if interested in participating, click the button below.
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Literary Happenings Around Ohio
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In each newsletter, we will feature a selection of Ohio writers who were born during that season. Some you may be familiar with; others may be new to you. Follow the links to learn more about each one!
- Isaac Mayer Wise: Born March 29, 1819
- Alice Cary: Born April 26, 1820
- John Crowe Ransom: Born April 30, 1888
- Leclaire Alger (Sorche Nic Leodhas): Born May 20, 1898
- Jean Rosalind Gould: Born May 25, 1909
- George Laycock: Born May 29, 1921
- Jan Wahl: Born April 1, 1931
- Virginia Hamilton: Born March 12, 1934
- Harlan Ellison: Born May 27, 1934
- Daniel Thompson: Born April 21, 1935
- Hale Chatfield: Born March 26, 1936
- Roger Zelazny: Born May 13, 1937
- Karen Harper: Born April 6, 1945
- David Citino: Born March 13, 1947
- Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick: Born May 2, 1950
- Sheila Schwartz: Born May 4, 1952
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