Congrats to former Ohio Governor Richard Celeste. His book In the Heart of It All named an Ohioana Book Award finalist in the About Ohio or an Ohioan category.

“Since 1942, the Ohioana Book Awards have been presented to recognize outstanding literary achievement by Ohio writers and about Ohio subjects. They are the second oldest state literary prize in the nation.

On June 16, we will begin our eighth annual Readers’ Choice poll, in which readers have the chance to vote online for their favorite book from among all the finalists. Winners will be announced July 21.”—Ohioana.

About the Ohioana Book Award.