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The Jesus Cow It’s the story of low-key Harley Jackson who discovers that one of his cows bears the image of Jesus Christ. When this “miracle” is revealed pilgrims, grifters, and the media descend upon his little Wiscon- sin town and disrupt life completely. Recommended if you like: Life Among the Lutherans by Garrison Keillor; Lamb by Christopher Moore; anything by Michael Perry New York Times bestselling humorist Michael Perry makes his fiction debut with this hilarious and big-hearted tale, a comic yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life. Author - Michael Perry is a humorist, radio host, songwriter, and the New York Times bestselling author of several nonfiction books, including Visiting Tom and Population: 485. He lives in rural Wis- consin with his family. New Prairie Kitchen New Prairie Kitchen profiles 25 of the most exciting and groundbreaking chefs, farmers, and producers of artisanal goods from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Their personal stories are interspersed with more than 50 chef-contributed recipes that range from refreshingly simple to exquisitely gourmet. Recommended if you like: The New Midwestern Table by Amy Thielen; Locally Grown by Anna Bless- ing; The Northern Heartland Kitchen by Beth Dooley A fresh take on farm-to-table cooking that will inspire Americans from coast to coast to try everything the prairie has to offer. Author - Summer Miller is a freelance writer based just outside the urban fringes of Omaha, Ne- braska. Her writing has appeared in Saveur, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Edible Omaha, Edible Feast, Nebraska Life, and Omaha Magazine. Midwest Connections Picks June 2015 Celebrating Books that Celebrate the Midwest Wherever You Go Join an adventurous rabbit and his animal friends as they journey over steep mountain peaks, through bustling cityscapes, and down long, winding roads to discover the magical worlds that lie just outside their doors. Recommended if you like: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss; I Can Be Anything by Jerry Spinelli & Jimmy Liao; All the World by Elizabeth Scanlon; Stars by Mary Lyn Ray; Journey by Aaron Becker An inspiring and beautiful celebration of life and new experiences--perfect for gradua- tions and fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Author and Illustrator - Pat Zietlow Miller is the award-winning picture book author of Sophie’s Squash who loves exploring new places and learning new things. Eliza Wheeler’s picture book, Miss Maple’s Seeds, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list.

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The Jesus Cow

It’s the story of low-key Harley Jackson who discovers that one of his cows bears the image of Jesus Christ. When this “miracle” is revealed pilgrims, grifters, and the media descend upon his little Wiscon-sin town and disrupt life completely.

Recommended if you like: Life Among the Lutherans by Garrison Keillor; Lamb by Christopher Moore; anything by Michael Perry

New York Times bestselling humorist Michael Perry makes his fiction debut with this hilarious and big-hearted tale, a comic yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life.

Author - Michael Perry is a humorist, radio host, songwriter, and the New York Times bestselling author of several nonfiction books, including Visiting Tom and Population: 485. He lives in rural Wis-consin with his family.

New Prairie Kitchen

New Prairie Kitchen profiles 25 of the most exciting and groundbreaking chefs, farmers, and producers of artisanal goods from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Their personal stories are interspersed with more than 50 chef-contributed recipes that range from refreshingly simple to exquisitely gourmet.

Recommended if you like: The New Midwestern Table by Amy Thielen; Locally Grown by Anna Bless-ing; The Northern Heartland Kitchen by Beth Dooley

A fresh take on farm-to-table cooking that will inspire Americans from coast to coast to try everything the prairie has to offer.

Author - Summer Miller is a freelance writer based just outside the urban fringes of Omaha, Ne-braska. Her writing has appeared in Saveur, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Edible Omaha, Edible Feast, Nebraska Life, and Omaha Magazine.

Midwest Connections PicksJune 2015

Celebrating Books that Celebrate the Midwest

Wherever You Go

Join an adventurous rabbit and his animal friends as they journey over steep mountain peaks, through bustling cityscapes, and down long, winding roads to discover the magical worlds that lie just outside their doors.

Recommended if you like: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss; I Can Be Anything by Jerry Spinelli & Jimmy Liao; All the World by Elizabeth Scanlon; Stars by Mary Lyn Ray; Journey by Aaron Becker

An inspiring and beautiful celebration of life and new experiences--perfect for gradua-tions and fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Author and Illustrator - Pat Zietlow Miller is the award-winning picture book author of Sophie’s Squash who loves exploring new places and learning new things. Eliza Wheeler’s picture book, Miss Maple’s Seeds, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list.

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