[inaudible conversations] good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is kevin had and the curator history of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum here in madison. Thank you for joining us today. Featuring author Jon Kerstetter and his new book crossings. Id like to think the medicine public library, the Madison Public Library foundation at all of our sponsors for helping make this incredible celebration possible. Before we begin please take a moment to silence all mobile devices so as to not interrupt the presentation this afternoon. As you attend wisconsin book special events this year please help us spread the word about these wonderful opportunities with others by sharing your experience using the hashtag wi muckfest in your social media post. Also followed this afternoon talk mr. Kerstetter will be signing copies of his book your copies are available for purchase at the vendor tables just outside the auditorium. It is my pleasure to introduce to you author Jon Kerstetter. Dr. Kerstette
Gentlemen. My name is Kevin Hampton and im the curator of history at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum here in madison. Thank you for joining us today. At this wisconsin book festival event featuring jon kerr setter and his new book, crossing. Id like to thank the madison public library, the foundation, and all of our sponsors for helping make this incredible celebration possible. Before we begin, please take a moment to silence all mobile devices so not to interrupt the presentation this afternoon. As you attend the wisconsin book festival event this year, please help us spread the word about the wonderful opportunities with others by sharing your experience using the wi bookfest. And mr. Kerstetter will be signing copies of his become. Copies are available for purchase outside the auditoryup. Its my pleasure today to introduce to you, author john kerstetter, dr. Kerstetter received his medical degree from Mayo Medical School in rochester, minnesota, and his fma degree with from Ashland U
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