Former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser lives in Garland, Nebraska, and is a frequent visitor to Seward and Chapters. Ted is the author of numerous books of poetry and essays, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Delights and Shadows and a book of essays about the area in which he lives, Local Wonders: Seasons in the Bohemian Alps. He is also the author of four picture books. A former vice president of Lincoln Benefit Life, he is a retired professor at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Chapters is privileged to be able to offer personalized signed copies of Ted's books. To have a book signed, order through our online store and indicate in the comment section to whom you would like the book(s) personalized, visit us in person, call us at 402.643.2282, or email us.

Photo credit Suzanne Ohlmann.