100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1935 - Mildred Wirt Benson & Carol Williams

Thanks to a generous grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohioana Library is excited to present "100 Years of Ohio Authors" — a new event series celebrating a century of Ohio literature!

On November 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Beanbag Books, we'll investigate 1935, when The Message in the Hollow Oak (Nancy Drew #12) was published by Mildred Wirt Benson (a.k.a. the first Carolyn Keene), paired with contemporary author Carol Williams and her middle grade mystery, The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney.

Grab your magnifying glass and join Carol Williams and Nancy Eames, Youth Services Coordinator at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, for an afternoon celebrating mystery books for young readers, including a book-themed scavenger hunt! Whether you grew up sleuthing with Nancy Drew or have a mystery-loving kid in your life, this is a free event for the whole family you won't want to miss!

DETAILS:

• Saturday, November 15, 2:00 PM
• Beanbag Books, Delaware
• Free Event, Registration Required (Suggested Donation: $10)
• Books will be available for purchase at the event

MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS:

Carol Williams brings a lifelong love of storytelling and a professional writing background in marketing and communications to her debut middle grade novel, The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney. With years of experience crafting clear, compelling messages for a wide range of audiences, Carol now turns her focus to young readers—and offers a fast-paced, emotionally rich fantasy with a touch of mystery and a lot of heart. Carol is passionate about supporting literacy, encouraging curiosity, and helping young readers discover the joy of a well-told story. She lives in Ohio with her husband and a very large bookshelf.

Nancy Eames is the Youth Services Coordinator at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. She has a Master of Library Science from Kent State University and a BA in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University. Her library is home to the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew collection which includes more than 5,000 books, collectibles, original artwork, and other memorabilia related to Nancy Drew. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma reading Nancy Drew books and everything else she could get her hands on! She now lives in Bowling Green, Ohio, with her family.

Ohioana Library collects, preserves, and celebrates Ohio literature. Learn more about us and our programs at ohioana.org.

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