American Writers Museum

Our mission is to excite audiences about the impact of American writers—past, present, & future—in shaping our collective histories, identities, & daily lives.

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Our annual gala, OnWord, is only a few weeks away! Celebrate the power of the written word and buy a ticket or donate! Learn more at https://t.co/j4yO75fKCE

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Not ready to leave spooky season behind? Us too! Listen to our podcast on horror writing to keep the Halloween spirit alive. Listen here! https://t.co/ndX0aQEm1H

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Make sure you get your BOGO tix to next week's Get Lit!
Whether you're a science nerd, a sci-fi superfan, or just curious about the wonderfully weird world around us, Get Lit is the place to get curious, get creative, and get a little weird.

Get tix here! https://t.co/ZOcBYEbeYM

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For book lovers, movie lovers, and TV lovers alike, check out our November Staff Picks!

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TOMORROW NIGHT, meet the co-creators & performers of the award-winning new musical MEXODUS! As a bonus, you'll be entered to win a pair of tix for the show on Sunday Nov 8 at 6:30 PM with your ticket purchase. Winners will be chosen at Thursday's program!

https://t.co/Z0Fj2xDsUi

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TONIGHT! If you love independent bookstores, you'll love tonight's author talk! AWM Founding Board Member Roberta Rubin reflects on her journey as owner of The Book Stall, which transformed a neighborhood shop into a beloved cornerstone of community life. https://t.co/4jgkIqucpg

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BOGO is on now for VIP tickets to this month's Get Lit: Weird Science! Join us for trivia, hands-on activities, & experiments inspired by the strangest, most spectacular science found in books, movies, & our wildest imaginations. Get your BOGO tix here: https://t.co/GWnysHDpyq

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Join the AWM for a FREE event with novelist and Wilmette native Emma Noyes. Emma will be interviewed by AWM President Carey Cranston. Copies of Emma’s new YA book, DREAMS OF RUIN, will be gifted to guests, and Emma will sign after the program. RSVP here: https://t.co/w9En0xCa4N

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Don't forget to get your tickets for next week's conversation on the new musical, "Mexodus," now with Emmy Award-winning arts and culture reporter LeeAnn Trotter moderating! Get tickets here https://t.co/ohOBf0Mc2W

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“The world was not wheeling anymore. It was just very clear and bright and inclined to blur at the edges.” 

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s first novel, "The Sun Also Rises." Get it on https://t.co/vVow4PXhvk to support independent bookstores!

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JUST ANNOUNCED!

Meet the co-creators and performers of the award-winning new musical "Mexodus," former Chicago native Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Get tickets for the conversation here: https://t.co/y9yQBxP0Li

A virtual livestream will also be available!

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If you're looking for plans tonight, look no further than the AWM! Join us tonight for a special play reading and conversation with the playwright and director. Get tickets here! https://t.co/GnMzRU16Ld

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Still figuring out your plans for next week? Look no further than the AWM! Join us on Tuesday for Get Lit: Witch Please to celebrate this spooky season 🎃

Get tickets here! https://t.co/BQ1qFqhWf5

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This weekend, join us for a free day at the AWM and celebrate Black poetry! Oct. 17 is annually recognized as National Black Poetry Day to celebrate the contributions of Black poets & writers throughout this country’s history.

Learn more and register here https://t.co/7NYYpcrF8m

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October Staff Picks are here! Explore what the AWM team is reading, watching, and listening to this month. These staff-selected recommendations are a great way to find your next pick to cuddle up with this fall. https://t.co/K95783pI9k

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Join us Thursday for a special Poetry reading with Irish poet Micheal O'Siadhail. Immerse yourself in a lyrical meditation on the relationships between humanity & nature, despair & faith, and the richness of courage in the acts of healing.

Register here:
https://t.co/89GIS59OOj

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It's Banned Books Week! The most common reasons for banning books are false claims of illegal obscenity for minors; inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters/themes; & covering topics of racism, equity, & social justice. Join the fight for the freedom to read at https://t.co/ErUzzC6m3Q

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Spooky season is here at the AWM! Join us this month for some seasonal fun, including:

🎃 Daily Pumpkin Hunt through the museum
🧙‍♀️Get Lit: Witch Please

As well as author talks, poetry readings, and more! Check out all of our upcoming events here https://t.co/ez1hAMm6wX

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Our annual Pumpkin Hunt begins tomorrow! Visit the museum this spooky season to track down the runaway pumpkins hidden among your favorite works of American writing. Find all of the pumpkins and win a special prize!

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Authors Lilia Fernández & Felipe Hinojosa explore the intertwined histories of Latino faith, politics, and community formation in postwar Chicago and beyond in our newest episode of Author Talks! Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!

https://t.co/7YpaXBfiB7

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If you haven't gotten tickets for tonight's event, what are you waiting for?! Hear Reyna Grande and Erika L. Sánchez discuss Grande's new essay collection, "Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can't Forget"

Get tickets here! https://t.co/VLayfviGug