Jon Lauck

Jon K. Lauck is a native of rural Madison, South Dakota. He is the author of books including The Lost Region and From Warm Center to Ragged Edge. Lauck has worked as a lawyer, professor, and political advisor and now serves as adjunct professor of history and political science at the University of South Dakota and as Editor-in-Chief of Middle West Review. His latest books are The Good Country and Heartland River.
Featured Book: The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest, 1800-1900
Check back soon for details about Jon’s appearance at the 2022 Festival of Books!