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Fran Wilde to Join Akron Book Fest March 8

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**Acclaimed Author Fran Wilde to Appear at Akron Book Fest on March 8**

The Akron-Summit County Public Library has announced that two-time Nebula Award-winning author Fran Wilde will be appearing at the Akron Book Fest on March 8. Wilde, alongside other notable authors J.L. Ender, Terri Libenson, and Merrill Wyatt, will participate in a panel discussion titled **"BeTWEEN the Shelves."** The panel will explore the world of middle-grade fiction and offer attendees the opportunity to engage with the authors and ask questions about the genre.

Fran Wilde is a celebrated author with an impressive career spanning eight published novels, a poetry collection, and over 70 short stories for readers of all ages. Her works have been recognized as finalists for six Nebula Awards, four Hugo Awards, four Locus Awards, a World Fantasy Award, and the Lodestar. Wilde’s debut novel, *Updraft*, received the Nebula Award and the Compton Crook Award, while her middle-grade novel *Riverland* won the Nebula Award and was listed as a Best of NPR selection in 2019.

In addition to her novels, Wilde’s short stories have featured in prominent publications such as *Asimov’s Science Fiction*, *Tor.com*, *Nature*, *Uncanny Magazine*, and various best-of-year anthologies. Outside her fiction writing, Wilde contributes nonfiction pieces to respected outlets like *The Washington Post*, *The New York Times*, NPR, and *Tor.com*. She also serves as the Managing Editor for *The Sunday Morning Transport* and has taught at institutions including Vermont College of Fine Arts and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

The Akron Book Fest promises to be an exciting event for readers and writers, especially fans of middle-grade fiction. Those interested can find more information at akronlibrary.org. Fran Wilde can also be found online at franwilde.net and on social media platforms including Instagram and Bluesky.

Source: Akron-Summit Library

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Akron

Feb 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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