Former poet laureate of Wisconsin Kimberly Blaeser received a National Book Foundation prize for her most recent poetry collection, Ancient Light, that gives voice to urgent ecological and social issues.

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Christopher Roubique's debut middle grade novel “Mythspeaker” is inspired by Indigenous folktales. In it, Roubique draws from his Cajun and rural Wisconsin roots to explore themes of teamwork, self-worth and respect for nature.

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A grueling cross-country ski marathon in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the American Berkebeiner on Feb. 21 attracts racers young and old. Racers age 70 and older find purpose and social bonds as they complete this extreme athletic feat year after year.

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