For Adults. Wade Rouse is an internationally bestselling author of thirteen books, which have been translated into twenty languages and selected as Today Show Must-Reads, Indie Next Picks, and Michigan Notable Books. Rouse writes fiction under his grandma's name, Viola Shipman, to honor the working-poor Ozarks woman whose memory inspires his writing. He lives in
We are delighted to present the first ever Carroll Book Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The day will build upon Carroll County, Maryland's reputation as being a community of readers who support authors. Check back soon for more information! https://carrollbookfestival.org Activities including: children's character breakfast, ticketed author events, book
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