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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · 1d

"The hidden worlds of others have proved rich mines in the past, but so, too, Orlean’s own life turns out to be, from a nerdy, bookish childhood in Shaker Heights...to her first efforts at journalism," – Kirkus Reviews

Hear more about JOYRIDE from Orlean next week! bit.ly/3Lfwsyw

Author Talk: Susan Orlean, "Joyride" (IN PERSON)

Beloved author Susan Orlean ("The Orchid Thief") visits the American Writers Museum to discuss her masterful new memoir "Joyride."

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · 10d

Join us this Friday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Chicago as we talk horror writing and religion with @bymattruff.bsky.social, author of LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, alongside Tananarive Due and Juan Martinez. Free to students!

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Horror Writing and Religion - An American Prophets Program

Leading writers of horror and suspense—Tananarive Due, Matt Ruff, & Juan Martinez—discuss the role of religion in their work and the genre.

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · 16d

Jane Goodall, 1934 - 2025
We are saddened to learn of the passing of primatologist Jane Goodall. Goodall was the author of numerous books on conservation, zoology, & of course, chimpanzees. She was an unwavering activist for the natural world & will be deeply missed.
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Matt Ruff @bymattruff.bsky.social · 17d

I'll be at the University of Chicago on Friday, Oct. 10 as part of the @americanwritersmuseum.org American Prophets series, talking about "Horror Writing & Religion" with Tananarive Due and Juan Martinez.

Details/tickets here: tinyurl.com/bdh6zhtd

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · 17d

What better way to celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay than by tuning in to one of ours? Dive into literary gossip with Dead Writer Drama, timeless stories with Nation of Writers, and exclusive conversations with today's leading writers with Author Talks! americanwritersmuseum.org/blog/awm-pod...

American Writers Museum Podcasts

The AWM Podcasts feature conversations with leading writers who share insights into process, writing influences, and the life of a writer.

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · 18d

At our recent OnWord celebration, we honored 2 past winners of the John Estey Student Writing Competition, a key component of our Write In youth education program. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to support this important program!
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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · 25d

We know you missed Get Lit last month, and in October we're back and 🩸bloodier🩸 than ever with Get Lit: Blood Suckers! Until Friday, tickets are BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! Get your tickets today and don't miss out on this fang-tastic deal 🧛‍♂️

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Get Lit: Blood Suckers

Join us for a fang-tastic evening celebrating all things vampire at the American Writers Museum!

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 11

Next week, we're hosting Nicholas Meyer to discuss his new book! Meyer has written Holmes novels and Star Trek screenplays, and even received an Oscar nomination for his screenplay "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution," based on his own novel.

Get tickets here! bit.ly/4nkfFrS

Author Talk: Nicholas Meyer (IN PERSON)

Screenwriter, director & author Nicholas Meyer discusses his latest Sherlock Holmes novel "Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing" at the AWM.

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 11

Find a new play, novel, film, or album to read, watch, or listen to this month with our September Staff Picks. Read the full blog here! americanwritersmuseum.org/awm-staff-pi...

AWM Staff Picks: September 2025

Reading recommendations and more from the American Writers Museum. Find out what we've been into and see if your favorites are on the list!

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Sienna Wong, Dilworth Elementary, California.

“Crossovers are the next step,
I build up speed and show some pep,
Sometimes my head says no no
But the ice is not my foe
Hard work and practice are my friends
I dream gold medals meet me at the end"

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Shira Kerchner, Beverly Farms Elementary School, Maryland.

“I awoke to the sound of birds chirping outside of my window and sunlight pouring through my sheer blinds. I pulled my covers up and stepped out of bed, unexcited for the day to come. I had dreamt of my wish finally coming true...”

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Samarth Agarwal, Thomas G. Scullen Middle School, Illinois.

“Fight like a Spartan,’ Mama always said. And so I do. Every cracked step. Every rejection. Every page I write is another oar in the water. A stroke of will. A push towards the waters of invisible rebellion against fate.”

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Lexie Lin, Sydney Girls High School, Australia.

“He wrote about the sweet taste of his wife’s tea. The sound of Lucy’s seraphic laughter. The warmth of sunlight through the laundry. The colour of the fence he’d once painted with too much pride..."

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Faith Ducksworth, Krimmel Intermediate School, Texas.

“How do you know when you're in love with someone?
she asked me. To which I responded: When your thoughts connect them to every season, when you begin to hear them in your dreams...”

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Edward Lee, Bergen County Academies, New Jersey.

“That’s what Olena and I did: we remained. We returned. And each return built something. Not dramatic, not perfect—but undeniably real. There’s no certificate for what we did. No transcript, no final project. Just one voice...”

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Asmi Tyagi, Delhi Public School, India.

“I never reached the end I imagined. I never found the final, pristine envelope with my name on it. But I’ve learned the rooms. I’ve learned their names, their scents, their rhythms. And I have survived the journey between them.”

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Alicia Fischi, Fayetteville-Manlius High School, New York.

“She will tell you she loves you, and the words will seem to hang in the stillness between you. It will feel like a promise. Whisper good night as she squeezes your hand and quietly pads out of the room,”

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Ada Bartlett, Falk Laboratory School, Pennsylvania.

“’No! You can't go out there. There is a MURDERER. Plus, it's getting dark.’ Mrs. Quinn shout-whispered. I knew what I had to do."

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

Aarna Desai, Timberlane Middle School, New Jersey.

“And finally, in my eighth life I’d learn: happiness can come in many forms: books-coffee-solitude. I’d smile, not with regret, but with a knowing gratitude."

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

This year, our John Estey Student Writing Competition received hundreds of entries from around the world; there were so many amazing entries, and the talent absolutely blew us away. Check out this year's winners and get a peek at their winning entries!

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Sep 10

At OnWord 2025, @petersagal.bsky.social and @davidgrann.bsky.social discussed the power of words to inspire and...the power of children to drive away men's hair? Stay tuned for a recap of the night coming soon!

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Aug 29

We're open on Labor Day! Spend your day off with us at the Museum for some fun for all ages 🥳

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Aug 27

Are you as excited for American Prophets as we are? Check out these renderings for the new exhibit and mark your calendars for the grand opening November 21st!

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Aug 18

For schools in underserved communities where enrichment programs are limited, the AWM offers the Write In Youth Education Program free of charge, thanks to support from friends like you.

Consider supporting underserved students today by donating here! secure.qgiv.com/for/fallfund...

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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · Aug 5

At this month's Get Lit: Drawn to Life, we're celebrating all things animated. Join us for crafts, trivia, drinks, & more! Right now, tickets are BOGO, so make sure to bring a friend!

Get your tickets now!
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Get Lit: Drawn to Life

Celebrate the colorful world of animated movies and TV at Get Lit with a night of trivia, art-making, and nostalgia-packed fun!

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