Dean Robbins discusses Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me

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Little Chute Public Library welcomes author Dean Robbins, sharing his new essay collection about icons and celebrities who left their mark on Wisconsin

Dean Robbins discusses his essay collection Wisconsin Idols , offering a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Jackie Robinson, Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Bob Dylan, Ann Landers, and Joni Mitchell. With photos, videoclips, and humorous anecdotes, the presentation establishes Wisconsin as a notably influential place: a crossroads for people who changed the world.

Dean Robbins is a journalist who has contributed to USA Today , The New York Daily News , GRAMMY magazine, and other media outlets, as well as serving as editor in chief of Isthmus and On Wisconsin magazine. He is also a children’s author whose books have appeared on many best-of-the-year lists, earning praise in the New York Times , Los Angeles Times , USA Today , and Wall Street Journal .

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