Ohio Center for the Book

For many years, no one knew that the true genius behind the Tiffany lamps was Clara Driscoll, an artist from Ohio. A new picture book from @senickel celebrates Driscoll and illuminates her story for young readers. Listen to Page Count to learn more: bit.ly/4qIINvz

"HEATED RIVALRY hewed quite closely to the reading experience, and that honored the relationship readers already had with the material." Sonia Feldman discusses the hit #heatedrivalry adaptation and her forthcoming debut novel, GIRL'S GIRL, on Page Count: bit.ly/4bblyEV

Horror author Tracy Cross discusses her trilogy of novels exploring Hoodoo—and why representation matters—on Page Count. Listen now: cpl.org/podcast-episod…

We are mere days away from the launch of a special yearlong celebration of Toni Morrison! To celebrate, we're rerunning Page Count's audio tour of the Toni Morrison Reading Room. Listen now: bit.ly/45QTyTV #tonimorrison #ohiocelebratesmorrison

Daniel Tam-Claiborne has some tips for those writing outside their own experience: do your homework, be thoughtful, and find first readers who share your characters' identities to serve as subject matter experts. Listen to the full conversation at bit.ly/49PvJwC.

On the latest episode of Page Count, @cbrennansports discusses ON HER GAME, her 2025 bestselling portrait of Caitlin Clark, as well as the arts of sports journalism, the upcoming Winter Olympics, what she loves about Toledo, and more. Listen now: bit.ly/4sEbf2z

May your 2026 be smooth sailing and error-free (unlike our podcast blooper reel). bit.ly/45ukEQg

"I sent it out to 25 publishers, received 24 rejections, and it came out and it was an international bestseller." -Loung Ung Rejection might be the topic of our latest Page Count episode, but it's not all doom and gloom. Listen for advice and inspiration: bit.ly/4pIHBaw

Looking for the perfect gift for the bookworm on your holiday shopping list? Look no farther. Little Professor Book Center in Athens, Ohio, offers an eclectic range of book recommendations on the Page Count podcast. Listen now: cpl.org/podcast-episod…

"If you focus on writing the story only you can tell as well as you can possibly tell it, you have as good of a shot as everybody else." Wise words from debut memoirist Tiffany Graham Charkosky. bit.ly/4p4rJz7

We didn’t become writers to follow the rules. Listen to Page Count’s 100th episode 🎉 featuring Dan Chaon now: bit.ly/48FLBDh

Tricia Springstubb discusses "young teen lit" and how her latest novel, HOW TO TELL A TRUE STORY, came to fit into that category. Listen now: bit.ly/4mVj7J5

Mysterious doors opening to unknown lands, alternate realties, time slips, and portals...this episode of Page Count, recorded in person at the Columbus Book Festival, has it all. bit.ly/4gAfwOZ

ICYMI: This Page Count episode featuring @LisaAmpleman, Managing Editor of @CincinnReview, offers valuable behind-the-scenes info for writers hoping to publishing in literary magazines. bit.ly/4mIrgkI

What does the author-editor relationship look like in lit mag publishing? By using two recently published pieces as examples, @LisaAmpleman of @CincinnReview sheds light on the inner workings of a literary journal's submission and editorial processes. bit.ly/4mIrgkI

Julie K. Rubini discusses her biography for young readers, VIRGINIA HAMILTON: AMERICA’S STORYTELLER. Rubini's biography will represent Ohio as a Great Reads from Great Places title this year at the #NatBookFest.

Go take a hike (and write some poetry while you're at it). Then listen to this Page Count episode about LIGHT ENTERS THE GROVE, a poetry anthology celebrating the biodiversity of @CVNPNPS.

Let's all skate over to our favorite eatery in Columbus, Ohio while listening to Taylor Swift and seeking outlets for our creativity, shall we?

Join us for an audio tour of the Paul Laurence Dunbar House in Dayton, Ohio, to learn more about the life and work of this prolific, groundbreaking author.

Your state's stories matter. And @Ohioana is here to preserve those stories. Listen to the latest episode of Page Count to learn more about not only the Ohioana Library Association, but The Twilight Zone and its creator, Rod Serling, who had Ohio roots. 🌀 bit.ly/45VatW4