News
November 8, 2016
The Chadron Record—
One Book One Nebraska author speaks at CSC
Karen Gettert Shoemaker, author of The Meaning of Names, spoke to a capacity crowd in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center
Chicoine Atrium Thursday. She is the second speaker in the Distinguished Visiting Writer Series sponsored by the Chadron State College
English and Humanities department, Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment...
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August 3, 2016
The Grand Island Independent—
Nebraska Author Visits With Page Turners Book Club
Most readers don’t get the opportunity to learn more about a book from the author herself.
Luckily for the members of Yankton’s Page Turners book club, Nebraska author Karen Shoemaker attended their Wednesday night book discussion at
Willa B’s and personally answered questions about their latest read, The Meaning of Names...
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June 7, 2016
The Grand Island Independent—
Author talks about The Meaning of Names
A Nebraskan of German descent was beaten and thrown from a moving steam train in the opening passages of
The Meaning of Names, a novel by Lincoln author Karen Gettert Shoemaker, who teaches writing for the University of Nebraska...
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May 15, 2016
Omaha World Herald—
Bookends: Nebraska Writers Guild heads to home of Willa Cather
The Nebraska Writers Guild will host the Summer Poetry Retreat next month....
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May 10, 2016
Omaha World Herald—
150 Books are Highlight of State's Literary Heritage
To celebrate Nebraska's 150th anniversary in 2017, a group has released the Nebraska 150 Book List.
The list of books written by Nebraskans is part of a statewide reading initiative by the Nebraska
Literary Heritage Association, the Nebraska State Historical Society and the Nebraska Library Commission...
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April 04, 2016
Omaha World Herald—
Great Conversations at College of Saint Mary, Omaha
Karen Gettert Shoemaker, author of the One Book One Nebraska selection for 2016 is the featured speaker for this
year’s Great Conversation on Thursday, April 5 at College of Saint Mary. Shoemaker’s WWI-era novel, The Meaning of Names, was
named this year’s selection by the Nebraska Center for the Book, Humanities Nebraska, and Nebraska Library Commission...
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March 19, 2016
North Platte Telegraph—
View the world from someone else’s porch
Author shares story behind her WWI book at NP Library Brown Bag series. Author Karen Gettert Shoemaker began by
“sitting on the porch of someone else and looking at the world from there.”...
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March 13, 2016
North Platte Telegraph—
WWI Topic of Brown Bag Event
One Book One Nebraska Author will speak on WWI era at noon on Friday, March 18, at the North Platte Public Library at 120 W.
Fourth. “Behind The Meaning of Names” by Karen Gettert Shoemaker is the next program in the North Platte Public Library’s
Pre-Chautauqua series....
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March 7, 2016
Spalding Public Library—
Library Book Club Chooses The Meaning of Names by Karen Gettert Shoemaker
For The Month Of March, Spalding Library’s Book Club Chooses the book, “The Meaning Of Names” by author Karen Gettert Shoemaker.
A Nebraska-set novel with a World War I backdrop, The Meaning of Names follows a German-American woman trying to raise a family
in the heartland and keep them safe from the effects of war and the influenza panic, as well as from violence and prejudice.
This novel by Karen Gettert Shoemaker is Nebraska’s reading choice for the 2016 One Book One Nebraska statewide reading program....
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January 21, 2016
Hastings Tribune—
'Family Stories' Speak of Dangerous Times
After researching the effect of World War I on America and hearing family stories about that time, Karen Gettert Shoemaker
sat down and started to write her book, The Meaning of Names. “This novel actually came from family stories,” said Shoemaker,
a writer, teacher and business owner in Lincoln. “The main characters are my grandparents.”...
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January 14, 2016
Grand Island Independent—
Hastings College to host Lincoln author
As part of the Hastings Chautauqua Book and Film Series, author Karen Gettert Shoemaker will speak about her
book The Meaning of Names, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the Hastings College Barrett Alumni Center....
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January 13, 2016
Nebraska Library Commission—
Governor Ricketts Proclaims 2016 One Book One Nebraska: The Meaning of Names
On Jan. 13, 2016 Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation honoring 2016 One Book One Nebraska:
The Meaning of Names by Karen Shoemaker, of Lincoln. In this year people across Nebraska are encouraged
to read this Nebraska-set novel with a World War I backdrop. ....
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January 13, 2016
Lincoln Journal Star—
Almost stood up by the governor for his date with POTUS
Like a lot of Nebraskans, Karen Shoemaker thought her governor should welcome the
president when he came to visit, even if it meant breaking a date with her....
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November 16, 2015
Nebraska Library Commission—
Nebraska Writer’s Novel Chosen for 2016 One Book One Nebraska
Karen Gettert Shoemaker’s The Meaning of Names, a Nebraska-set
novel with a World War I backdrop, is Nebraska’s reading choice for the 2016 One
Book One Nebraska statewide reading program. The Meaning of Names follows
a German-American woman...
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October 13, 2015
Nebraska Library Commission—
Finalists for 2016 One Book One Nebraska Announced
Two nonfiction books, one poetry collection, and three novels—all stories with ties to Nebraska and the Great Plains—are the
finalists for the 2016 One Book One Nebraska statewide reading program. The finalists are...
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June 1, 2015
Nebraska Library Commission—
2016 One Book One Nebraska Book Suggestions Accepted until June 15
Nebraskans are reminded that there is still time to make recommendations for the
2016 One Book One Nebraska book selection. The Nebraska Center for the Book will consider
books written by a Nebraska author (living or dead/with current or former residence in the state),
or that have a Nebraska theme or setting. Books should have a broad appeal to readers across Nebraska
and lend well to group book discussion. Books may be fiction, non-fiction, biography, memoir, or poetry.
They must be in print and readily available... Read more...
August 27, 2014
Omaha Public Library—
Omaha Reads Author Karen Gettert Shoemaker on Nebraska, Writing and Libraries
Karen Gettert Shoemaker wears many hats: writer, teacher, business owner, wife, mother, grandmother. Now she may
add to that list “Omaha Reads author.” Her novel The Meaning of Names was selected by public vote as the Omaha
Reads book selection for 2014....
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May 20, 2014
Lincoln Journal Star—
The Meaning of Names
Complicated American history mixes with the promise of life and the fear of human coping in Karen Gettert Shoemaker’s
delightfully rich novel, The Meaning of Names, available from Red Hen Press. Both a historical fiction of the plains
and a tapestry of human emotion, The Meaning of Names comes forth with purpose, showing promise to readers native to
Nebraska and, plainly, to anyone interested in a good read...
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Events
October 29, 2016
Nebraska Center for the Book—
A Celebration of Nebraska Books
Lincoln, NE. 2:00 p.m. Nebraska History Museum. The celebration, free and open to the public, will feature presentations of
the Nebraska Center for the Book's Nebraska Book Awards, Mildred Bennett Award and Jane Geske Award.
The 2016 One Book One Nebraska book selection, The Meaning of Names by Karen Gettert Shoemaker will be
featured, with a presentation by Shoemaker. An Awards Reception honoring the winning authors, book signings,
and an announcement of the 2017 One Book One Nebraska book choice concludes the festivities.
Oct. 27, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Chadron, NE. 7:00 p.m. Chadron State College. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 25, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Gordon, NE. 7 :00 p.m. Gordon City Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 19, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
David City, NE. 12 noon. Hruska Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 13, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Neligh, NE. 7:00 p.m. Neligh Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 11, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Lexington, NE. 7:00 p.m. Lexington Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 10, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Bellevue, NE. 6:30 p.m. Bellevue Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 9, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Brownville, NE. 2:00 p.m. Schoolhouse Art Gallery. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 8, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
North Bend, NE. 10:30 a.m. North Bend Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Sept 29, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Seward, NE. 7:00 p.m. Seward Memorial Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Sept 26, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Broken Bow, NE. 7:00 p.m. Broken Bow Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Sept 22, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Tilden, NE. 5:00 p.m. Tilden Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Sept 21, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Norfolk, NE. 6:30 p.m. Norfolk Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
Sept 20, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Minden, NE. 7:00 p.m. Jensen Memorial Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
September 8-12, 2016
Larksong Writers' Place—
Write on the River
Brownville, NE. River Inn Resort. A long weekend of Peace, Permission and Page-filling hours. Join novelists Karen Gettert Shoemaker
and Amy Hassinger for a weekend of peace, writing instruction and writing time in historic Brownville NE. This limited enrollment
workshop will take place in the River Inn Resort, a floating inn on the Missouri River.
August 20, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Ponca, NE. 6:00 p.m. Ponca State Park. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names, the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection. Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska.
June 22, 2016
Nebraska Library Commission—
NCompass Live: 2016 One Book One Nebraska
Webcast. 10:00 a.m. We are very pleased to announce that our featured guest will be Karen Gettert Shoemaker,
author of the 2016 selection, The Meaning of Names. Join Nebraska Library Commission Director Rod Wagner and
Nebraska Library Commission Communications Coordinator Mary Jo Ryan to hear more about this statewide reading promotion activity.
June 18, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Stromsburg, NE. 2:00 p.m. Stromsburg Public Library. Karen Gettert Shoemaker, the author of the One Book One Nebraska 2016 selection, reads
from and discusses the role of family stories and historic research in the writing of her historic novel The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
June 14, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Fremont, NE. 10:00 a.m. May Museum. Karen Gettert Shoemaker, the author of the One Book One Nebraska 2016 selection, reads
from and discusses the role of family stories and historic research in the writing of her historic novel The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
June 9, 2016
Ponca Carnegie Library—
Book Discussion: The Meaning of Names
Ponca, NE. 7:00 p.m., Friends of the Library will be hosting a book discussion over The Meaning of Names by
Karen Gettert Schoemaker on Thursday, June 9th at 7 PM at the library.
June 7, 2016
NET—
Book Talk: Karen Gettert Shoemaker
Grand Island, NE. 5:30 p.m. Grand Island Public Library. Karen Gettert Shoemaker, the author of the One Book One Nebraska 2016 selection, reads
from and discusses the role of family stories and historic research in the writing of her historic novel The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
June 3, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Red Cloud, NE. 11:00 a.m. Willa Cather Foundation. Karen Gettert Shoemaker, the author of the One Book One Nebraska 2016 selection, reads
from and discusses the role of family stories and historic research in the writing of her historic novel The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
April 5, 2016
College of Saint Mary—
Great Conversations: Karen Gettert Shoemaker
Omaha, NE. 11:30 a.m., College of Saint Mary, Mercy Hall Meeting Room. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on
The Meaning of Names. Book signing and lunchion to follow, cost: $25 per person.
March 18, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
North Platte, NE. Noon, North Platte Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
March 8, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
The Meaning of Names Author Visit: Karen Shoemaker
Kearney, NE. 7:00 p.m. Kearney Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
March 7, 2016
Humanities Nebraska—
Behind The Meaning of Names
Bassett, NE. 6:30 p.m. Rock County Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
March 7, 2016
Atkinson Public Library—
Book Talk: Karen Gettert Shoemaker
Atkinson, NE. 1:00 p.m. Atkinson Public Library. Nebraska author Karen Gettert Shoemaker presents a Book Talk on The Meaning of Names.
Sponsered by Humanities Nebraska
June 2-4, 2016
The Willa Cather Foundation—
61st Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference
Red Cloud, NE. 8:00 a.m. Red Cloud Opera House. "Both Bitter and Sweet": Cather, Literature, and the Great War.
Events include the 2016 One Book One Nebraska winner,
Karen Shoemaker who will be reading from her book The Meaning of Names
and talking about her research at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 3 as part of the conference.
That morning's events will be free and open to the public.
January 13, 2016
Nebraska Library Commission—
2016 One Book One Nebraska Proclamation Signing Ceremony
Lincoln, NE. 10:00 a.m. Warner Chamber, State Capitol. Gov. Pete Ricketts will be signing the
Proclamation naming the 2016 One Book One Nebraska selection as The Meaning of Names by Karen Gettert Shoemaker.
November 14, 2015
Nebraska Library Commission—
Celebration of Nebraska Books
at 1200 N Street, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Presentation of Nebraska Book Awards and Jane Geske Award.
One Book One Nebraska Program by Thomas Berg,
PhD, Dept. of History, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, on
"Beverly Deepe Keever: An Unconventional Woman for An
Unconventional War" at 2:45 p.m. Reception and Book Signing.
Sponsors
Nebraska Center for
the Book
Humanities Nebraska
Nebraska Library Commission