From the Stacks
From the Stacks is Illinois Wesleyan University’s community bo
ok club highlighting alumni authors who have made a significant impact on the world of writing. This quarterly webinar series invites readers to engage with IWU
writers in fiction, history, sports, and more, all from the comfort of their own homes.
Join us for in-depth discussions and live Q&A sessions that take you inside your favorite
stories.
The Office of Alumni Engagement has partnered with local bookstore Bobzbay to offer select book club titles at a discounted price. Use code IWU during checkout at this link to receive 15% off!
If the current book club title is listed as out of stock, please text 309-434-9515 or email info@bobzbay.com and you will be notified as soon as the item is back in stock.
Upcoming Authors
Captivating Confidence: An 11-Step Guide to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Yourself and Own Your Inner Greatness by Bianca N. Cotton '11
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 7 p.m. CST
Bianca N. Cotton ‘11 is a Chicago native and alumna of Chicago Public Schools, with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University and a master’s degree from DePaul University. In her 2022 book, Captivating Confidence: An 11-Step Guide to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Yourself and Own Your Inner Greatness, Cotton talks candidly about her contrasting experience of smiling brightly on the outside and suffering silently on the inside. Through personal stories and practical steps, she takes her readers on a journey of personal growth, self-prioritization, and improved mental health. Audience members are encouraged to read Captivating Confidence: An 11-Step Guide to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Yourself and Own Your Inner Greatness prior to this virtual event and come prepared with questions for the author.
Past Recordings
| Echoes Across the Tracks: Life Lessons Through Unexpected Connections Dave Moravec '84 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 7 PM CST View Recording |
| Yaguareté White Diego Báez ‘07 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 7 PM CST View Recording |
| Empty Theatre: A Novel Jac Jemc '04 Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 7 PM CST View Recording |
| Leave Out the Tragic Parts: A Grandfather's Search for a Boy Lost to Addiction Dave Kindred '63 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 7 PM CST View Recording |
Contact Us
Olivia Ruff - Director of Alumni Engagement
Department - Alumni Engagement