The free festival is put on by the American Writers Museum and the Chicago Public Library, and will renew your faith in the written word.

In many high schools across the country, there is a lack of representation of Asian voices in classroom literature. Not only in character storylines, but also among the authors selected. “I have Asian ...

Discover seven essential American authors whose works have left their mark on the world of literature through their depth, originality and narrative power. American literature is filled with women who ...

American Writers Museum president Carey Cranston speaking at the 2022 event Credit: Courtesy American Writers Festival In May 2022, the American Writers Museum presented the inaugural American Writers ...

“USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America’s first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. One doesn’t need to follow the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The American Writers Museum is excited to announce its new special exhibit and programming series. "American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture" is supported by a $2.5 million ...

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It’s difficult to know where to start or finish in any discussion of the connection between American literature and the Catholic Faith. The whole topic is fraught with complexity, as is the ...