http://www.americanwritersmuseum.org/ There are more than 17,500 museums in the United States.
American Writers Museum's mission is to engage the public in celebrating American writers and exploring their influence on our history, our identity, our culture, and our daily lives. Among these are museums that focus on art, history, sports, pop culture, science, technology, race and ethnicity. Although there are many wonderful small museums that commemorate the lives of individual writers, almo
st unbelievably, there is not a single museum dedicated to the history of American literature and to American writers. Today, the American Writers Museum Foundation is addressing this profound omission through its commitment to establishing The American Writers Museum™ The American Writers Museum:
- Educates the public about American writers – past and present
- Engages visitors to the Museum in exploring the many exciting worlds created by the spoken and written word
- Enriches and deepens appreciation for good writing in all its forms
- Inspires people of all ages and from all walks of life to discover, or rediscover, a love of reading and writing
-Through innovative and dynamic state-of- the-art exhibitions, as well as compelling programming, The American Writers Museum educates, enriches, provokes and inspires the public. We invite you to visit us, and experience American literature in a new, unique way!
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This week on AWM Author Talks, learn about the U.S. foreign correspondents who took on dictators and rewrote the rules of modern journalism during the run-up to WWII from Deborah Cohen, author of "Last Call at the Hotel Imperial."
Listen now at https://bit.ly/3lnTA1j.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the words of powerful Irish-American writers. In this blog, we share the story of Irish-American writer Joseph O'Neill, one of 30 writers featured in our My America Virtual Exhibit. ☘️
Explore now at https://bit.ly/40dYRYi.
Award-winning writer Joseph O'Neill discusses his transition from lawyer to novelist and how his deracinated upbringing has impacted his work.
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Discover the words of Black writers at home with our Reading List.
Read now at https://bit.ly/3yhwVao.
TONIGHT!
The last surviving witness, Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr., to the lynching of Emmett Till tells his story, with poignant recollections of Emmett as a boy, critical insights into the recent investigation, and powerful lessons for racial reckoning, both then and now.
Presented both in person and virtually! Get tickets now at:
In-person: https://bit.ly/3xJLzqe
Virtually: https://bit.ly/41kWYu4
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An outspoken champion of women’s rights and gender equality who served on the Supreme Court for 27 years.
Discover the words of this incredible American writer at https://bit.ly/3LmrVZr.
Inspiring, iconic, and powerful quotes from Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and champion of civil rights and gender equality.
There's still time to participate in the 2023 John Estey Student Writing Competition! Any school interested in entering the competition, should fill out the intent-to-participate form by March 31, 2023 in order to be eligible. Check out this video from last year's winners.
Three winners will be chosen from three different age categories: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The winners will receive cash prizes up to $2,000 and have their work featured at the AWM's annual benefit OnWord!
Learn more about the rules and guidelines of the John Estey Student Writing Competition now at https://bit.ly/3ZPCMin.
March is and we have a number of resources available to help you discover, celebrate, and honor the vast contributions of women writers, both past and present.
Explore now at https://bit.ly/3kzMdUj.
You don't want to miss this one!
TONIGHT! is celebrating Women's History Month with a book swap, scavenger hunt, and a specialty cocktail.
Learn more and get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3FwIygv.
On this month's episode of Nation Of Writers, learn about the life and legacy of Edith Wharton, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. Scholars Emily J. Orlando and Anne Schuyler from The Mount discuss Wharton & why she remains so relevant today.
Listen now at https://bit.ly/3ZKs5Or.
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” - Jack Kerouac, "The Dharma Bums"
Jack Kerouac was one of the preeminent Beat writers of the 1950s. During his brief time at Columbia University in New York, he met Allan Ginsberg and William Burroughs. The trio would become the backbone of the countercultural Beat Movement. His seminal work, "On the Road" (1957), crystallizes the Beats’ rejection of cultural expectations. His fictionalization of several cross-country trips illustrates quests for identity, sexual liberation, celebratory drug use, and the freedom of the road.
Originally typed on a single 120-foot long paper scroll, the manuscript was rejected by publishers for many years. When it finally made it to print, On the Road was tremendously impactful on the countercultural movement of the 1960s, as well as establishing the standards of the American road trip narrative. "The Dharma Bums" (1958), which concerns Kerouac’s introduction and investigation of the principles of Buddhism, was also widely read by hippies and others.
"Libraries never let us forget who we are, for their worth stands by the knowledge they keep and save for us." - Virginia Hamilton
Raised by a family of storytellers, Virginia Hamilton was strongly influenced by her familial history and cultural heritage. Her grandfather, Levi Perry, had escaped slavery as a child through the Underground Railroad. He was known to recount this story to his children on an annual basis, proclaiming, “I’m going to tell you how I escaped from slavery, so slavery will never happen to you."
Throughout her life, Hamilton wrote 41 books spanning a vast array of genres. Some of which include picture books, folktales, biographies, mysteries, and contemporary novels. She studied at Antioch College, Ohio State University, and the New School for Social Research before she published her first book, Zeely, in 1967. Hamilton became the first author to win both a Newbery Medal and the National Book Award for her work, "M.C. Higgins, the Great" (1974). The novel takes place in a fictional mountain town and follows a young Black teenager, Mayo Cornelius Higgins. As his cherished home becomes threatened by a strip mining operation, he seeks a way to protect his family and land.
Hamilton has won countless awards including the Edgar Allan Poe Award, Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (several times), and Coretta Scott King Award.
We're serving up a delicious drink at this month's ! The Phenomenal Lemon is a vodka-based lemon drop that is sweet, sour, and rightfully self-confident, inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem “Phenomenal Woman.” Join us on 3/14!
Grab your tickets at https://bit.ly/3FjmjeG.
″ Crunch, crunch, crunch, his feet sank into the snow.” - Ezra Jack Keats, "The Snowy Day"
Ezra Jack Keats discovered his passion for art as a child, winning numerous awards for his creations in school. He was the third child of Benjamin Katz and Augusta “Gussie” Podgainy, Polish Jewish immigrants who fled from Europe to escape from the increasing anti-Semitism. Keats declined three art school scholarships in order to work and support his family. He served in WWII, designing a new camouflage pattern. However, his passion for fine art never ceased.
In 1954, he began illustrating children's books, eventually writing his own. His first book, "My Dog is Lost," was a collaboration with Pat Cherr. In 1962, Keats published his seminal book, "The Snowy Day." "The Snowy Day" features a young African American boy, Peter, as he wanders around his neighborhood following the season’s first snowfall. Keats became one of the first authors to feature African American children as the main characters in children's literature. "
Inspired by photographs he had clipped from Life magazine, Keats stated, “None of the manuscripts I’d been illustrating featured any black kids—except for token blacks in the background. My book would have him there simply because he should have been there all along.” Keats continued to write about Peter’s adventures in numerous other books including "Peter’s Chair" (1967) and "Whistle for Willie" (1964). He won the Caldecott Medal in 1963 for the picture book for children. After his death, the New York Public Library established the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award which honors new authors and illustrators of children's literature.
As the Chicago River is dyed green just down the street, we're cracking open some of our favorite green books to celebrate!
Read now at https://bit.ly/3FCRHVJ.
Check out some classic yellow book covers! All the Covers of the Rainbow is a blog series that explores different colors and book covers.
The American Writers Museum will be closed on Monday, March 20th. The museum will reopen on Thursday, March 23rd.
This week on AWM Author Talks, Natalie Y. Moore discusses her play "The Billboard" with J. Nicole Brooks. As a play and a book, The Billboard is a cultural force that treats abortion as more than pro-life or pro-choice. Recorded live at the American Writers Festival.
Listen now at https://bit.ly/3kXPEEn.
We've been reading up a storm this month! You better MARCH right over to see this month's staff reading list.
Read now at https://bit.ly/3ZyYGH7.
Book recommendations from the staff at the American Writers Museum. Find out what we've been reading and see if any of your favorites are on the list!
Nicole Chung, bestselling author of All You Can Ever Know, reads from and discusses her new book, A Living Remedy, a searing memoir of family, class and grief—a daughter’s search to understand the lives her adoptive parents led, the life she forged as an adult, and the lives she’s lost. Chung is joined in conversation by Eve L. Ewing.
This program will be presented both virtually and in-person. Get your tickets at:
In-person: https://bit.ly/41oIh9i
Virtually: https://bit.ly/41kLqXE
The South Side Church where Emmett Till’s funeral was held could become a national historic site, "ensuring the historic structure is preserved is crucial, particularly for a nation that wants to move forward." Read more at https://bit.ly/3ZuzD7R.
Then, join us in person next Thursday to hear from Reverend Wheeler Parker, Jr., best friend and cousin of Emmett Till, as he shares revelations on the journey to justice with co-author Christopher Benson. Get your ticket at https://bit.ly/3ZqMUyg.
March is and we have a number of resources available to help you discover, celebrate, and honor the vast contributions of women writers, both past and present.
Explore now at https://bit.ly/3kzMdUj.
Our popular after-hours series continues throughout the year with four new events for late spring and summer themed around memoir writing, LGBTQ+ Pride, science fiction, and the Land of Oz! Tickets are now on sale!
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MAY 9 5:30pm-7:30pm
Get Lit: Me, Myself, and I
Tell your own story at this memoir-themed event featuring trivia and selfie stations.
Get tickets at https://bit.ly/3yyFoFC.
JUNE 13 5:30pm-7:30pm
Get Lit: Pride Night
Celebrate LGBTQ+ writers and readers during this Pride Month event.
Get tickets at https://bit.ly/3J4I1E5.
JUNE 11 5:30pm-7:30pm
Get Lit: The Final Frontier
This event is out of this world! Featuring a costume contest and sci-fi bingo.
Get tickets at https://bit.ly/3T2Jxvf.
AUGUST 13 5:30pm-7:30pm
Get Lit: The Oz Ball
Follow the yellow brick road to the AWM for the most swankified night of the year.
Get tickets at https://bit.ly/3YFQWlf.
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The American Writers Museum is thrilled to partner with Steppenwolf Theatre Company on their upcoming production "Chlorine Sky." Audience members will be invited to generative poetry and stories inspired by the play using a typewriter from the AWM collection!
Get $15 tickets using the code "AWM15" at https://bit.ly/3Ku2Tal.
ABOUT THE SHOW
"Ok, so boom. / We ain't friends anymore." Sky and Lay Li were always in sync. But now their rhythms are changing; Sky likes swimming, and Lay Li is all about beauty. Sky, basketball; Lay Li, boys. Things just make more sense underwater and on the court. A world premiere adaptation of Mahogany L. Browne’s popular young adult novel, Chlorine Sky is an intimate coming-of-age story told in verse about two girls who are best friends—until they aren’t. Sometimes, growing up means growing apart.
The last surviving witness, Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr., to the lynching of Emmett Till tells his story, with poignant recollections of Emmett as a boy, critical insights into the recent investigation, and powerful lessons for racial reckoning, both then and now.
Presented both in person and virtually! Get tickets now at:
In-person: https://bit.ly/3xJLzqe
Virtually: https://bit.ly/41kWYu4
We had a BLAST at last month's ! Guests shared stories of rejection and enjoyed delicious adult beverages while exploring the incredible world of American writing!
Hope to see you at our upcoming March event, Get CHICK Lit! Get your tickets now at https://tinyurl.com/yyff9wfx.
For , we're celebrating our favorite women writers at March's !
Discover your new favorite book with the Women Writer Book Swap, try out our brand new Trailblazing Women Scavenger Hunt, and more!
Grab your ticket now at https://bit.ly/3EXyQ79.
Today, we're celebrating Chicago's 186 birthday! We're lucky to live in a city that has inspired so much incredible writing.
We have plenty of events and exhibits that are some of the top things to do in Chicago this month. Celebrate American writing with us!
Explore now at https://bit.ly/3SGNmG0.
Celebrate Women's History Month at the AWM in March with guided tours, author programs, special events, and more!
To kick off on AWM Author Talks, this week Dr. Clarence Lusane chats with Arionne Nettles about the legacy of Harriet Tubman and his book "Twenty Dollars and Change."
Listen here, or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/3KPNMIb.
Lit Top 5: March 2023
March brings events both somber and somewhat silly to the literary world.
Ready, Set, Read! 💥 Celebrate your love of reading for by taking the . Here's how to participate in 5 easy steps: https://bit.ly/3kHYTby
Today marks the first day of and we have so many ways to celebrate! Check them out!
Plus, we have a number of resources available to help you discover, celebrate, and honor the vast contributions of women writers, both past and present.
Visit https://bit.ly/3kzMdUj to learn more.
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IMAGE 2: Get "Chick" Lit
At our monthly happy hour series, Get Lit, we are celebrating women writers in March with a book swap, scavenger hunt, Poems While You Wait, and refreshing adult beverages as you explore all of the AWM’s exhibits!
IMAGE 3: "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"
Agatha Award-winning mystery novelist Amanda Flower discusses her new book, the first in a series, Because I Could Not Stop for Death: An Emily Dickinson Mystery. Hear how Flower was able to find inspiration for a mystery novel from Dickinson’s work.
IMAGE 4: Trailblazing Women
Take a tour of the AWM with a focus on the accomplishments and contributions of women writers who changed the course of history with their words.
IMAGE 5: Hisaye Yamamoto: An American Story
Discover the personal story of Hisaye Yamamoto, a powerful, but perhaps underappreciated, writer who defined a generation of Japanese Americans as she also sought to expose injustices and give voice to the voiceless. This virtual exhibit is available now.
In this month's episode of , we discuss the life and work of Zora Neale Hurston. Hurston used lyrical, evocative prose to bring Black stories, voices, and places to life while exploring feminist themes ahead of her time.
Listen now at https://bit.ly/3S4Xacy.
This month on Facebook, we've celebrated Black writers. Today, on the final day of , we affirm that Black History is American History and should be celebrated year-round.
Check out our recap of this month and see more Black writers you can explore year round at https://bit.ly/3IKkKaC.
This month on Facebook, we've celebrated Black writers. Today, on the final day of , we affirm that Black History is American History and should be celebrated year-round.
Check out our recap of this month and see more Black writers you can explore year round at https://bit.ly/3IKkKaC.
Documenting her life in a series of seven autobiographies, Maya Angelou brought stories of Black women's joy and pain to central focus.
“And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.” - John Steinbeck, "East of Eden"
Today, we celebrate the birthday of beloved author and journalist John Steinbeck. His writing defined lasting impressions of working-class America during the Great Depression. Propelled by an abiding passion for nature, moral outrage over injustice in its many forms, and a deep belief in the illuminating power of stories, Nobel laureate John Steinbeck drew on mythology and the Bible to tap into archetypal human experiences.
Steinbeck was determined to be a writer from an early age. A lifelong Californian, he abandoned his studies at Stanford University to work as a laborer, an experience that served as the impetus for his most powerful fiction. "In Dubious Battle" (1936), "Of Mice and Men" (1937), and the Pulitzer Prize–winning "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939) all explore the conflict between the individual and a brutal economic system. Underlying much of Steinbeck’s beautiful prose is a deep feeling for the American landscape, especially the California coast, and the close relationship the American people have to their environment. The fate of his everyman protagonists are often tied directly to their geographic location and, in many cases, stark economic circumstance.
We've got quite a list of staff reads this month: novels, poetry, a video game, and more! If you’re looking for your next book, you came to the right place.
Read now at https://bit.ly/3YICXM5.
Book recommendations from the staff at the American Writers Museum. Find out what we've been reading and see if any of your favorites are on the list!
The American Writers Museum is thrilled to partner with Steppenwolf Theatre Company on their upcoming production "Chlorine Sky." Audience members will be invited to generative poetry and stories inspired by the play using a typewriter from the AWM collection!
Get $15 tickets using the code "AWM15" at https://bit.ly/3Ku2Tal.
ABOUT THE SHOW
"Ok, so boom. / We ain't friends anymore." Sky and Lay Li were always in sync. But now their rhythms are changing; Sky likes swimming, and Lay Li is all about beauty. Sky, basketball; Lay Li, boys. Things just make more sense underwater and on the court. A world premiere adaptation of Mahogany L. Browne’s popular young adult novel, Chlorine Sky is an intimate coming-of-age story told in verse about two girls who are best friends—until they aren’t. Sometimes, growing up means growing apart.
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Out now on #AWMAuthorTalks, listen to Pulitzer Prize winning historian David W. Blight discuss the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass with fellow scholar Keidrick Roy, the lead curator of our latest exhibit #AWMDarkTestament. Blight edited the recently published collection of Douglass’s public writings from the Library of America. Listen at https://bit.ly/3fvq9ai. #FrederickDouglass #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory #LibraryOfAmerica
Next up, in our celebration of #InternationalPodcastingDay, we're hearing from @DeadWriterDrama co-hosts Jennifer Keishin Armstrong and Zakiya Dalila Harris. They're exploring how Bradbury defended freedom of imagination throughout his career, from using his science fiction to point out the evils of authoritarianism to publishing the incendiary classic Fahrenheit 451 to fighting McCarthyism. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3fxRGYB.
It's #InternationalPodcastingDay! Let's take a look back at our September 2021 episode of #NationOfWriters. In this episode, Laurie Woolever discuss the legacy of #AnthonyBourdain and her new book "BOURDAIN: The Definitive Oral Biography." Listen now at https://bit.ly/3Cnb0AX.
We're celebrating #InternationalPodcastingDay! Up next, celebrate the high priest of pop, Prince! This past July, we chatted with and poet C Liegh McInnis and Kerry Black, co-founder of Superfly and producer of Prince: The Experience. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3Re77ne.
Today is #InternationalPodcastingDay and we're celebrating by sharing some of our favorite podcast episodes. First, let's hear from iconic YA author #GaryPaulsen, as he discusses his memoir "Gone to the Woods" with author Betsy Bird. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3Ckdu2T.
Out now on #NationOfWriters, discover the life and legacy of Oscar Hijuelos, the first Latino to win a Pulitzer Prize, with editors of the new collection from the Library of America, Laura P. Alonso-Gallo & Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3LBGmHa. #HispanicHeritageMonth #OscarHijuelos
Join us for a special screening of Museum Access, the program that goes behind the scenes of America's museums to showcase the greatest achievements of the human experience past, present and future. This 30-minute program includes travel, history, education and fun, talking to the directors, curators and creative personnel who contribute an insider's view of the museums. Following the screening will be a 30-minute talk and Q&A with Leslie Mueller, host of Museum Access, about the show and her creative process. Learn more at the link in our bio. #InTheLoop #ChicagoMuseum #MuseumAccess #BehindTheScenes #ChicagoMuseum
Join us for a special screening of Museum Access, the program that goes behind the scenes of America's museums to showcase the greatest achievements of the human experience past, present and future. This 30-minute program includes travel, history, education and fun, talking to the directors, curators and creative personnel who contribute an insider's view of the museums. Following the screening will be a 30-minute talk and Q&A with Leslie Mueller, host of Museum Access, about the show and her creative process. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3RUl0qS. #InTheLoop #ChicagoMuseum #MuseumAccess #BehindTheScenes #ChicagoMuseum
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss discusses his new biography "Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe" with Northwestern professor Kelly Wisecup. Listen at the link or wherever you listen to podcasts! https://bit.ly/3qZvo4t
On this week's episode of #MindOfTheWriter, writer Bekah Brunstetter discusses her process of adapting "The Notebook," along with songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The musical premieres September 6 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3pCG0pg. Use the code "BOOKLOVER" at checkout to get 15% tickets for any September performance of "The Notebook." Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/2DHNCMS. #podcast #musicaltheatre #songwriting #NotebookMusical #ChicagoShakespeare
On this week's episode of #MindOfTheWriter, songwriter Ingrid Michaelson discusses her process of adapting "The Notebook," along with writer Bekah Brunstetter. The musical premieres September 6 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3pCG0pg. Use the code "BOOKLOVER" at checkout to get 15% tickets for any September performance of "The Notebook." Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/2DHNCMS. #podcast #musicaltheatre #songwriting #NotebookMusical #ChicagoShakespeare
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, author Kim Michele Richardson discusses her new historical fiction novel "The Book Woman's Daughter" with AWM Program Director Allison Sansone. Recorded live for the #AmericanWritersFest Listen here or where you get podcasts: https://bit.ly/3w0uuI3
Out now, learn about the work and legacy of the iconic Octavia E. Butler with scholar Megan Finch and author Nisi Shawl, a personal friend of Butler's. The two share insights into Butler's craft, process, and what her work means today. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3BAfBj9 #Podcast #OctaviaEButler #AmericanVoices #LiteraryHistory #Podcasting #HistoryPodcast #LiteraturePodcast #AWMAuthorTalks #NationOfWriters #HistorySpotlight #Spotify #iTunes #PodcastLife #Podcasting
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, writer Kosoko Jackson chats with Jacoby Cochran about positive Black queer representation in books, writing as resistance & his new YA sci-fi thriller Survive the Dome. Recorded live at the #AmericanWritersFest. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/3oQAZcm
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, acclaimed writers Maxine Hong Kingston and Viet Thanh Nguyen discuss Kingston's work, approach to writing, and the power of storytelling. Recorded for the #AmericanWritersFest. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/3cIT9Kd
Who's excited for the return of #SundaysOnState this weekend? We're just steps away from the celebration on State Street so make sure to add us both to your weekend itinerary! #InTheLoop #Chicago #ChicagoEvents
Continue your exploration of the life and legacy of #RayBradbury at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre! Audiences are over the moon for IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE! The musical comedy based on the ‘50s sci-fi film puts a new spin on Ray Bradbury’s flying saucer tale. Now extended though 7/31! Use SPACE20 to unlock 20% off tix. #cstOuterSpace Discover more at https://bit.ly/3uI7X1Z. #AWMRayBradbury #RayBradubry #Fahrenheit451 #ItCameFromOuterSpace #ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #LiteraryHistory #ChicagoMuseums
On this day in 1960, Harper Lee's #ToKillAMockingbird was published. To celebrate, listen to #AaronSorkin discuss what it was like to adapt Lee's iconic novel for the stage on #AWMAuthorTalks. Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/3IxCw0g
New episode of Nation of Writers is out now! In it, we talk all things @prince with scholar and poet C Liegh McInnis and Kerry Black, co-founder of Superfly and producer of the Prince Experience. Listen to it here or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Re77ne #Podcast #Prince #PurpleRain #AmericanVoices #WritingHistory #MusicHistory
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, honor the 53rd anniversary of the #StonewallRiots with comic artist Archie Bongiovanni, who discusses their graphic novel The Stonewall Riots: Making A Stand for LGBTQ Rights with journalist Andrew Davis. Listen here https://bit.ly/3OMt8re.
It's #NationalTypewriterDay and we're celebrating by sharing the first episode of Talking Typewriters! Join AWM Director of Operations Christopher Burrow as he shares a quick look at the history of these incredible machines. Make sure you're following us on TikTok to catch future episodes: https://bit.ly/3xGLAL6. #typewriter #typewriterday #typewriters #history #historybuff #literaryhistory #GwendolynBrooks #RealCool
Out now on #AWMAuthorTalks, Vincent Tirado discusses their thrilling YA novel "Burn Down, Rise Up" with journalist Andrew Davis. This is the first of many upcoming episodes that were recorded live at the #AmericanWritersFestival. Listen and subscribe: https://bit.ly/3HBoAln
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, author & historian Aaron Sachs discusses the importance of revisiting and recontextualizing writers of the past and his new book "Up from the Depths: Herman Melville, Lewis Mumford, & Rediscovery in Dark Times." Listen here: https://bit.ly/39vXsYg
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, author Karl Marlantes talks about his novel Deep River, an "engrossing and commanding historical epic about one immigrant family’s shifting fortunes," as well as his own family's immigration journey: https://bit.ly/3MthDDL #ImmigrantHeritageMonth
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, opera librettist Gene Scheer discusses the process of transforming Herman Melville's epic "Moby-Dick" into a critically acclaimed opera. Listen at the link here or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/3MaZMkO. #MobyDick #HermanMelville
Out now on the #NationOfWriters podcast, learn about the life and legacy of the multifaceted writer #NoraEphron from journalist Kristin Marguerite Doidge, author of the forthcoming book "Nora Ephron: A Biography." Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts! https://bit.ly/3NfcyjE #AmericanWriters #Screenwriting #RomComs
This week on #AWMAuthorTalks, bestselling writers Doug Conant and Amy Douglas Conant and Amy Federman discuss their co-authored book "The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights." They are interviewed by John Estey, immediate past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American Writers Museum. Listen at the link here or wherever you get your podcasts! https://americanwritersmuseum.org/podcast/episode-94-douglas-conant-and-amy-federman/
Check out these incredible highlights from the inaugural American Writers Festival this past Sunday. More than 75 writers were featured across 5 stages at the Chicago Cultural Center and American Writers Museum. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3MwpSjg.
Happy birthday to Lorraine Hansberry! To celebrate, out today is the latest episode of Dead Writer Drama, recorded live at the #AmericanWritersFest. In it, hosts Zakiya Dalila Harris and Jennifer Armstrong chat with Dr. Soyica Colbert about Hansberry's life and legacy. Listen now at https://bit.ly/3LIPHLP or wherever you get your podcasts.
TONIGHT! Join PEN America as they discuss censorship and free speech in America's past, present, and future. It's not too late to register for this thrilling in-person program. Register now for this free event at https://bit.ly/37Wch5H. At this panel, we ask just how “free” is free speech? How do we protect space for dissent? From “gag rules” prohibiting abolitionist views on the congressional floor to anarchists and communists being deported or imprisoned for sedition; and from obscenity laws to women’s right to birth control, Americans have often pushed the boundaries of politically acceptable speech, and faced robust resistance.
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