Wisconsin Historical Society Press

"Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail" guides readers through author Melanie McManus' journey across Wisconsin.

Perfect for readers that love adventure, nature, and stories of personal discovery, "Thousand-Miler" will inspire you to head outside and enjoy the trails of Wisconsin.

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"Valiant Vel" tells the story of Vel Phillips, a civil rights activist from Milwaukee, WI.

Author Jerrianne Hayslett worked with Vel's family to craft this award-winning biography for young readers, which includes beautiful illustrations from Milwaukee-based artist, Aaron Boyd.

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Nothing says Wisconsin quite like a fresh, squeaky cheese curd or a stop at your favorite local cheese shop on a summers day.

On this , celebrate by whipping up a homemade cheese recipe from Harva Hachten's and Terese Allen's "Flavor of Wisconsin"!

Thank you to Wisconsin Center for the Book for choosing "Valiant Vel," written by Jerrianne Hayslett and illustrated by Aaron Boyd, as the 2026 Wisconsin Great Read Youth Selection and. "American Birkebeiner by Jerome P. Poling as its 2026 Wisconsin Great Read Adult Selection.