Join Dennis Maulsby for a presentation on haiku evolution and its latest entry into the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He will discuss haiku evolution, illustrating the small poem's amazing versatility with examples from his newly-released book, "KU," featuring sixty-eight poems.

Poetry Palooza! is presented by Poetry&, an Iowa-based nonprofit organization created to advance awareness and appreciation for poetry and poets through educational events that celebrate the written and spoken word.

Embark on a transformative journey with Dave Markward as he transitions from an upbringing in an almost exclusively white community to a life enriched by diversity in From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America.

Complete a Central Iowa IBD Passport to enter to win a $100 gift certificate from Beaverdale Books.

In their new book, Mary Christopher and Mike Rowley, along with other Woodland volunteers, reveal fascinating stories of many departed Des Moines residents.

Inspired by real-life, My Father Called Us Monkeys, is a series of linked short stories about Marco, a Mexican American boy coming of age in a blue-collar and predominately white Midwestern town in 1969.

For Love of the Broken Body is a story of pain, questioning, recovery, and discovery. A questioning novice nun’s coming-of-age story. Readers will be moved to reflect on the universal human experiences of being broken and the pull to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Long May You Run is the fictionalized account of one lowan’s fight with head and neck cancer.

Broadlawns: A Century of Caring documents the history and curated stories that illuminate Broadlawns over the course of the last century, from 1924 to 2024.

Chase It is about finding meaning in your life and discovering that an everyday fitness goal can fulfill a bigger purpose.

Always More to Learn tells the story of a teacher overcoming burnout and the unlikely path that leads to a fulfilling new adventure.

Can Zane save his family and protect the nation’s secrets? Or will he strike out and lose everything—including his life? Find out in this heart-pounding middle-grade thriller where every pitch could be a game-changer!