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"The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese" is an entertaining A-to-Z journey through the delicious world of Wisconsin cheese—fun for...
08/21/2026

"The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese" is an entertaining A-to-Z journey through the delicious world of Wisconsin cheese—fun for kids and anybody who’s ever enjoyed a squeaky curd!

Written by retired elementary and middle school teacher Susan Apps-Bodilly and illustrated by award-winning artist Renée Graef, this beautiful hardcover picture book pairs playful, engaging artwork with an alphabet of cheese-related facts that educate and entertain. Learn how cheese is made, why curds squeak, and what makes Wisconsin cheeses so special.

"The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese is the perfect gift for young readers and cheese-loving fans of all ages.

Pick up your copy today! https://wihist.org/4x8EYm4

Renée Graef's creativity and unique design style was the perfect match for Susan Apps-Bodilly's snappy writing style. "T...
08/20/2026

Renée Graef's creativity and unique design style was the perfect match for Susan Apps-Bodilly's snappy writing style.

"The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese" is sure to entertain readers old and young. You can grab your copy today at your local bookstore or online. https://wihist.org/3SFXeEu

It is publication day for “The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese” Congratulations to Susie and Renée on another title with the Wi...
08/18/2026

It is publication day for “The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese”

Congratulations to Susie and Renée on another title with the Wisconsin Historical Society Press!

Buy your copy today using the link in our bio!

Renée Graef is well known for her fantastic work for American Girl and “Little House on the Prairie” She is also one of ...
08/17/2026

Renée Graef is well known for her fantastic work for American Girl and “Little House on the Prairie”

She is also one of our most celebrated children’s book illustrators. Her work in “Sport,” and “The Fisherman, the Horse, and the Sea,” inspired readers near and far, and we are delighted to get to work with her again.

Keep connected to our page this week to see more of her newest title with the WHS Press!

Susan Apps-Bodilly has established herself as a talented, dedicated, and passionate storyteller of Wisconsin’s history. ...
08/17/2026

Susan Apps-Bodilly has established herself as a talented, dedicated, and passionate storyteller of Wisconsin’s history.

She has worked closely with our team for many years, and it is an honor to publish her writing for all of our readers. We are ecstatic to celebrate her during the publication week of her next title with our Press.

Stay tuned for more information on her upcoming work!

Typically book covers start with a kernel of an idea--either from the author or someone on the book's editorial team. We...
08/08/2026

Typically book covers start with a kernel of an idea--either from the author or someone on the book's editorial team.

We then take that kernel and research, and discuss, and research some more. Then there are the meetings. Meetings for color. Meetings for font. Meetings for scale. Back and forths with the designer begin and what was once a simple thought starts to become reality.

And eventually, if we're lucky, we end up with a cover as beautiful as this one.

"Stone Age Astronaut: The Astonishing Adventures of America's Forgotten Flier" is available now for preorder! https://wihist.org/4xaFKPo

Meet the authors of "Lambeau Ladies: The Boundary-Breaking Women Behind Lombardi's Packers," Laura Kostelnik Biskupic an...
08/06/2026

Meet the authors of "Lambeau Ladies: The Boundary-Breaking Women Behind Lombardi's Packers," Laura Kostelnik Biskupic and Katherine Biskupic.

A true labor of love, "Lambeau Ladies" is also a very personal project for the two authors who are the daughter and granddaughter of Packers great Ron Kostelnik. As Laura describes it:

"Our dad/grandpa cherished his own Packer friendships and his eight years with the Packers were among the most influential of his life. He was extremely touched to have been inducted into the Packer Hall of Fame in 1989, and to have been selected as an honorary captain in 1992. We believe this book honors him and the team he loved.

We live 2,000 miles apart, so just the opportunity to spend so much time together—both virtually and in person—was a treat. In the time we began working on this book, Katherine got engaged, married, got pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl she and her husband, Ed, named Laura June. So, in addition to our matriarch, Peggy Kostelnik, this project actually involved four generations of family."

Learn more about Laura and Katherine and their new book at https://wihist.org/4wccW8h

The Lambeau Ladies are on the move! Join authors Laura and Katherine at one of their publication week events! Learn more...
08/05/2026

The Lambeau Ladies are on the move!

Join authors Laura and Katherine at one of their publication week events!

Learn more about each event at https://wihist.org/44RypYQ

"Lambeau Ladies: The Boundary-Breaking Women Behind Lombardi's Packers" is available for purchase now! Warm, funny, and ...
08/04/2026

"Lambeau Ladies: The Boundary-Breaking Women Behind Lombardi's Packers" is available for purchase now!

Warm, funny, and deeply inspiring, "Lambeau Ladies" celebrates the extraordinary women who helped build a football dynasty—and, in the process, changed their town, their team, and each other.

Congratulations to the Lambeau Ladies authors!

Visit your local bookseller or https://wihist.org/4yK9u71 to buy your copy today.

The official publication day for "The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese" is right around the corner! And for those of you who hav...
08/02/2026

The official publication day for "The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese" is right around the corner! And for those of you who have been following us for a while, you'll know that the author and illustrator are regular collaborators with our team!

We were delighted to get the chance to work with Susie and Renée again on this book. They've combined their talents to create a truly special book for young readers.

Preorder your copy of "The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese" today at https://wihist.org/4yK8OhZ

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