Sunday, May 17
10:00am–4:00pm
The Mukwonago Book Festival is a day-long festival that will bring together Wisconsin authors, readers, and book lovers for a vibrant celebration of the remarkable literary talent in our community. Whether you can spend the entire day with us or just stop by for an hour, the Mukwonago Book Festival offers plenty to enjoy at your own pace. This event is put on by the Mukwonago Community Library and the Friends of the Library.
What to Expect
Outdoor Author Tent
Meet local authors as they showcase and sell their books while connecting directly with readers.
Author Stage Presentations
Enjoy engaging 10-minute presentations where writers share insights into their work, inspiration, and creative journeys.
Community Room Author Discussions
Take part in intimate indoor author discussions throughout the festival—perfect for attendees who want deeper, more meaningful conversations.
Aspiring Authors Resource Tent
Thinking about starting your own writing journey? Find valuable guidance designed to support and encourage the next generation of storytellers in our community.
This year we are joined by several writers from the Wisconsin Writers Association.
Reads By the River Bookstore
Support a local bookstore and stock up on your summer reading!
Food Trucks & Beverages
Stay refreshed with a variety of food and drink options available all day.
Join us for the Book Festival Pre-Party!
You're invited to attend our Mukwonago Book Festival Pre-Party!
Stop by the library after we close for some beverages and baked goods; stay for the book sleeves, bag charms, and beautiful customized totes you can make.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
MCL is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-363-6411 ext. 4114 before any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.
Food Allergy Notice
There is a possibility that a food item in this program might trigger an allergic reaction. Please notify staff of any concerns before the start date and they will try to make accommodations.
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately before the event taking place.
Meet the Authors
Amy E. Reichert
Amy E. Reichert, author of six novels, loves to write stories that end well with characters you’d invite to dinner.
Betty Adelman
Elizabeth (Betty) Adelman gardened on week-ends and summer evenings for many years while practicing law.
BW Hoff
A three-month bout with pneumonia at age nine ignited BW Hoff’s interest in both reading and writing mysteries.
DJ Slater
Donna Rewolinski
Donna Rewolinski is the author of the Novice Mystery series, whose main characters, Dan Novice, a retired American detective, and his social worker wife, Karen embark on a promise, to spen
Ingrid Hanson-Popp
Ingrid Hanson-Popp is a professional pianist and author from the Midwest who meets people where they are and leaves them with a smile.
Kathie Giorgio
Kathie Giorgio is the author of eight novels, two story collections, an essay collection, and five collections of poetry.
Kathleen Eull
Kathleen Eull is a novelist and poet. Her poetry has appeared in Emergency Almanac, Echoes, KNOCK, pith and as part of the Verse and Vision II project at Gallery Q in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Ken Humphrey
Ken Humphrey is the author of nine novels in the genres of thriller, middle grade fantasy and teen readers.
Malcolm McDowell Woods
Woods was born in Scotland to Irish parents and spent his childhood on the move, living in Derry, Northern Ireland, before emigrating to Canada and, ultimately, the United States.
Mary Ann Noe
Upon retirement from teaching, Mary Ann Noe reinvented herself as an author who publishes novels, essays and poetry. She spends time reading anything she can get her hands on, wri
Rod Vick
Rod Vick is the author of the Five Ancient Elements series, which begins with The Book of Invasions (Indy columnist Arthur Smith: "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Indiana Jones"
Ron Rindo
Ron Rindo retired from the Department of English at UW Oshkosh in May, 2025, after teaching American Literature, Nature Writing, and Fiction Writing for 33 years.
Shawn M. Verdoni
Shawn M. Verdoni is the author of Canoodling Up North—Book One, Canoodling Out West—Book Two and Canoodling Always & Forever—Book Three.
T.K. Sheffield
TK Sheffield, MA, writes stories for readers to laugh and escape including funny mysteries that are “The Devil Wears Prada" meets a Wisconsin supper club, and a new romcom.