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2024 Publicity Report

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The Unofficial Guides

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2025 by Becky Gandillon, Bob Sehlinger, and Len Testa ISBN 978-1-62809-153-3
August 2: Len Testa was interviewed by Natasha Chen, CNN National Correspondent.
August 9: Len Testa was interviewed for an article in The New York Times. Read “Is a Disney Theme Park Vacation Still Worth the Price?” here.
August 11: Becky Gandillon and Len Testa were Michelle Young’s guests on the UK-based Disney Dream Girls podcast. Enjoy the show here.
August 12: Becky Gandillon was the guest of Collin, Bella, and Bethany, the hosts of the Main Street Dish podcast. Listen to the show now!
August 16: Seth Kubersky was interviewed by Matt Trezza on Fox 35 News. Check out the interview discussing the Disney Villains Land coming to Disney’s Magic Kingdom here.
August 26: MouseSavers.com listed the book as the best guide to Walt Disney World in their Guidebook Section.

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2025 by Seth Kubersky, Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, and Guy Selga Jr. ISBN 978-1-62809-155-7
September 29: Michelle Young, host of the British Disney Dream Girls podcast hosted Seth Kubersky. You can listen to the show here.

Menasha Ridge Press 

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Cleveland by Diane Stresing ISBN 978-1-63404-246-8
September 12: The author had a presentation at Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library in Cleveland Heights, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 5: The author has a book signing at Browsing Room Bookstore in Cleveland, OH.
November 2: The author will attend the Buckeye Book Fair in Wooster, OH, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wilderness Press

Backpacking Oregon by Becky Ohlsen ISBN 978-0-89997-775-1
August 17: Becky joined Travis Bryant at our table at the Pacific Crest Trail event.

Stairway Walks in San Francisco by Mary Burk and Adah Bakalinsky ISBN 978-0-89997-864-2
August 12: Mary Burk was at Menlo Park Library for a presentation.

Clerisy Press

Ghosthunting Ohio ISBN 978-1-57860-181-3 and Ghosthunting Ohio On the Road Again ISBN 978-1-57860-491-3 by John B. Kachuba
September 21: John attended the Writers and Authors Symposium at the Dayton Metro Library, from 10 a.m. until  5 p.m., in Dayton, OH. 
October 14: John will present “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in North Olmstead, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 15: John will present “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in Berea, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 16: John will present “Ghosthunting, OH” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in Brooklyn, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 17: John will present “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cuyahoga Public Library in North Royalton, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 22: John will present “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cincinnati Public Library in Groesbeck, OH, at 7 p.m.
October 26: The author will attend a Meet-and-Greet and book signing at Barnes & Noble, Kenwood, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in Cincinnati, OH.
October 28: John will present “Ghosthunting Ohio” at the Cincinnati Public Library, Montfort Heights Branch, in Cincinnati, OH, at 6:30 p.m.
November 2: The author is attending the Buckeye Book Fair at the Greystone Conference Center in Wooster, OH.

2025

March 1 -2: The author will attend the Frogman Festival at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland, OH.

Nature Study Guides (published by Wilderness Press)
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Shelter Publications
Lloyd Kahn
September 14-15: Lloyd Kahn was a headline speaker at the 35th Annual Crestone Energy Fair in Crestone, CO. 

Adventure Publications
Stan Tekiela 
August 5: Stan Tekiela’s story about the elusive elegant trogon in Arizona appeared in the Eden Prairie Local News. Read the article here.
August 8: The Maple Lake Messenger picked up Stan’s story about the elegant trogon in their Nature Smart column. The story was also picked up that same day by Patriot News.
August 17: Stan Tekiela was a speaker at the annual Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah at the Henderson Hummingbird Garden. Find out more about the event in Bring Me the News, a news outlet owned and operated by journalists.
August 8: Stan Tekiela’s story about chasing California condors appeared in the Eden Prairie Local News. Read the article here.
August 21: The Maple Lake Messenger picked up Stan’s story about chasing California condors in his Nature Smart Column.
August 22: The Patriot News featured Stan’s story about California condors. Find the article here.
September 3: The Eden Prairie Local News featured Stan Tekiela’s article “Nesting Success Turns Property Into a Bird’s Paradise.”
September 4: The Maple Lake Messenger picked up the Eden Prairie Local News story.
September 16: The Eden Prairie Local News featured Stan Tekiela’s article “Getting Ready to Bear Down for Winter.“
September 28: The Annandale Advocate published Stan’s story about bears. You can find the story here.

Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide by Stan Tekiela ISBN 978-1-64755-437-8
July 21: The Tulsa People magazine listed Stan’s book among the bestsellers in the nonfiction category for the month of July. Here is the list!

Stars: A Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations by Mike Lynch ISBN 978-1-64755-419
June 24: A podcast episode with the author aired on The Actual Astronomy Podcast. LINK HERE

Drawn to Birds by Jenny deFouw Geuder ISBN 978-1-64755-225-1 
October 17: Jenny has a book signing at The Wild Books & Music store in Hasting, MI, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.
October 17: The author has a presentation and book signing at The Legacy Golf Club in Hastings, MI, at 3 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for Green Gables Haven, a community shelter for survivors of domestic violence. 
December 19: The author will attend the Holiday Book Event at the Women’s Literary Club of Holland in Holland, MI. The Literary Club meets at Hope Church of Holland. The event begins at 1 p.m. and includes a presentation by Jenny, followed by a book signing.
November 10: The author will attend the Christmas Gift Show at Pierce Creek from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Nature Explorer ISBN 978-1-64755-347-0 and Nature Explorer Sketchbook (ISBN 978-1-64755-376-0) by Jenny deFouw Geuder
October 17: Jenny has a book signing at The Wild Books & Music store in Hasting, MI, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.
October 17: The author has a presentation and book signing at The Legacy Golf Club in Hasting, MI, at 3 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for Green Gables Haven, a community shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
December 19: The author will attend the Holiday Book Event at the Women’s Literary Club of Holland in Holland, MI. The Literary Club meets at Hope Church of Holland. The event begins at 1 p.m. and includes a presentation by Jenny, followed by a book signing.
November 10: The author will attend the Christmas Gift Show at Pierce Creek from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Good Morning, Mother Nature by Lucas Alberg, illustrator Megan Myers ISBN 978-1-6475-5341-8
August 17: The authors had a presentation and book signing at Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe in Bend, OR, at 11 a.m.

Up Where the Stars Are by Ryan Jacobson, Illustrator Michelle Hazelwood ISBN 978-1-64755-292-3
July-August: The book was reviewed in the July-August issue of Birmingham Parent Magazine (page 10). PDF on file.

Dead Catch by Cary J. Griffith ISBN 978-1-64755-401-9
August 4: Cary had a book signing at Piragis in Ely, MN, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
August 8: A feature article about Cary’s books was published in the Timberjay Newspaper. Read the story here.
August 14: A feature story ran in the author’s hometown paper Sun This Week. Enjoy the article here. The paper serves Apple Valley, Lakeville, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, and Farmington.
August 14: Cary had an author event with Jeffrey Burton at Magers & Quinn in Minneapolis, MN, at 7 p.m. Facebook announcement. 
September 10: Cary had a book signing at Fertile Public Library in Fertile, MN, at 2 p.m.
September 10: Cary had a book signing at at Manhomen Public Library in Manhomen, MN, at 6 p.m.
September 11: Cary had a book signing at Breckenridge Public Library in Breckenridge, MN, at 2 p.m.
September 11: Cary had a book signing at Moorhead Public Library in Moorhead, MN, at 6:30 p.m.
September 12: Cary had a book signing at Detroit Lakes Public Library in Detroit Lakes, MN, at 2 p.m.
September 12: Cary had a book signing at Barnesville Public Library in Barnesville, MN, at 6:30 p.m.
September 23: Cary gave a presentation at Towne Club Senior Housing in Roseville, MN, at 1:30 p.m.
December 2: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Ely Public Library in Ely, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 3: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Cook Public Library in Cook, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 3: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the International Falls Public Library in International Falls, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 4: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Baudette Public Library in Baudette, MN, at 3:30 p.m.
December 5: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Mountain Iron Public Library in Mountain Iron, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 5: Cary has a presentation and book signing at West Duluth Branch Library in Duluth, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 6: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Two Harbors Public Library in Two Harbors, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 6: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Silver Bay Public Library in Silber Bay, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 7: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Cloquet Public Library in Cloquet, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 7: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Carlton Area Public Library in Carlton, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 9: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Mt Royal Branch Library in Duluth, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 10: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Gilbert Public Library in Gilbert, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 10: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Aurora Public Library in Aurora, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 10: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at 5 p.m. at Eveleth Public Library in Eveleth, MN.
December 11: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Calumet Public Library in Calumet, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 11: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Marble Public Library in Marble, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 12: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Grand Rapids Area Library in Grand Rapids, MN, at 11 a.m.
December 12: Cary has a presentation and book signing at Coleraine Public Library in Coleraine, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 13: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Hibbing Public Library in Hibbing, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 13: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Hoyt Lakes Public Library in Hoyt Lakes, MN, at 2 p.m.
December 14: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Grand Marais Public Library in Grand Marais, MN, at 11 a.m.
December 16: Cary has a presentation and book signing at ​​Babbitt Public Library in Babbitt, Babbitt, MN, at 3 p.m.
December 17: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at Chisholm Public Library in Chisholm, MN, at 10 a.m.
December 17: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Duluth Public Library in Duluth, MN, at 5 p.m.
December 18: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at 11 a.m. at Moose Lake Public Library in Moose Lake, MN.
December 19: Cary will give a presentation and sign books at the Virginia Public Library in Virginia, MN, at 2 p.m.

Monsters of the Northeast by Jessica Freeburg & Natalie Fowler ISBN 978-1-64755-443-9
Ghostly Tales of Pennsylvania by Jessica Freeburg & Natalie Fowler ISBN 978-1-64755-468-2
September 26: The authors were the guests of Tim Hess of Darkness Radio.
October 2: Jessica Freeburg served on a panel at the Galaxie Library in Apple Valley, MN.
October 11: The authors will have a launch party of the two books at the Canvas Convergence Art Studio in the West End (St. Louis Park, MN), 7-9 p.m.
October 17: Jessica Freeburg will be on a panel at the Wescott Library in Eagan, MN.
October 24: Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler will be presenting at the Martin County Library in Fairmont, MN.
October 31: The authors will be the guests of Alan Smith, hosts of the Mystic Lounge podcast at 11 p.m. 

2025
March 17: Jessica Freeburg will be the guest author at Minnesota Mystery Night at Axel’s Restaurant in Mendota Heights, MN.

Spiders of the USA & Canada by Dr. Sebastian Echeverri ISBN 978-1-64755-346-3
August 25: Travis McEnery mentioned the book on his YouTube channel The Spiders in Your House. Travis McEnery helps listeners to better understand spiders. He is an amateur arachnologist and a macrophotographer. He posts his shows on YouTube, and promotes them via X. This particular show got 188 comments. 
August 30: The author was interviewed by the host of Just the Zoo of Us. 
September 20: Just the Zoo of Us interviewed the author. Listen to the show here.

Homestyle Kitchen: Fresh & Timeless Comfort Food for Sharing by Julia Rutland ISBN 978-1-64755-427-9 
July: The book was reviewed in the July 2024 issue of Northern Wild magazine (pdf on file; also view page 45 online). https://northernwilds.com/current-issue/

Lake 7 Creative
Titans of the South by Justin Melo ISBN 978-1-96008-431-6
August 12: Author Justin Melo was the guest of Blaine Bishop and Joe Hunk, hosts of the Blaine and Mickey podcast on 104.5 The Zone. Listen to the show here.