Nancy Wiegman
Host, Nancy's BookshelfNancy Wiegman has a master's degree in French linguistics from Indiana University and taught yoga and foreign languages at CSU Fresno and the College of Charleston before moving to Chico in 1990.
For seven years she acted and danced in productions such as Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, The Real Inspector Hound, Biloxi Blues, and Steel Magnolias.
In 1999, Nancy was named Outstanding Woman of Chico and received a Maggie Award in 2002.
She directed the yoga program at Chico Sports Club and has been teaching yoga there since 1994.
She became a classical announcer at KCHO in 1990 and often hosted the hourlong call-in show "I-5 LIVE!" on North State Public Radio, occasionally Weekend Showcase, and started Nancy's Bookshelf in July of 2007 after producing a series of four-minutes spots called "Health Desk," which aired during All Things Considered.
Nancy is also a certified pilgrim, having walked sections of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain and France many times beginning in 2005.
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Two authors delve into challenging topics for children to grasp. -
To learn more about these poets, click on their names.
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Chico-based author and artist Michelle Ott shares insights from her four seasons in Antarctica through her captivating words and illustrations. -
Chico author Jerry Allred's memoir offers a unique glimpse into a prominent Mormon polygamist family, chronicling his upbringing with a father, seven plural wives, and forty-seven siblings. -
Dr. Kathleen Gabriel is a native Chicoan and a graduate of Chico State. She is currently an Associate Professor at the university and has authored various books and articles on underrepresented students. -
Chico diabetes nurse Beverly Thomassian wrote her book for health care professionals, but it contains information that is helpful to all of us. -
To learn more about these poets, click on their names.
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To learn more about these poets, click on their names.
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Chico retired professor Gayle Kimball offers tips for dealing with depression, fatigue, and insomnia, among other challenges.
