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 🧛‍♂️ www.eventbrite.com/e/get-lit-bl...

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

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...

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!

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!

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

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!

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...

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! www.eventbrite.com/e/get-lit-dr...

Your Journey starts here, at the American Writers Museum, but every great journey also starts with a map. Learn more about emeritus board member of the AWM Roger S. Baskes, who has contributed hundreds of items to the Newberry, including atlases, maps, and more. www.newberry.org/news/event-h...

Tonight, dive into the unsung tales behind the origins of American intelligence with Thomas Maier. THE INVISIBLE SPY is the story of Ernest Cuneo, a former NFL star turned White House insider who worked with undercover agents to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation in the US. bit.ly/4m2seI4

As long as I was at the American Writers Museum (where I’m a member of the board) all dressed up, I took some pictures holding new books by authors in my network: “Talk to Me Nice” by @mindaharts.bsky.social & “This Leaves Me Okay” by Walter Pryor @americanwritersmuseum.org #BlackSky #BookSky ❤️📖✍🏾📚

Discover the story of Americathrough the writers and works that shaped it. Journey through humor, activism, rhythm, and more with your favorite authors at the American Writers Museum – Visit Today! americanwritersmuseum.org/visit/

Want free tickets to Faith is Funny? Head to faithisfunny.org and enter to win 2 free tickets to the event! Ft. @GibranSaleem (Why Did I Say That Podcast), @HariKondabolu (The Problem with Apu), @SidleyKate (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), & Peter Sagal. Enter now!

The AWM is saddened to hear of the passing of The Beach Boys co-founder and songwriter Brian Wilson. Wilson revolutionized pop music with ambitious lyrics and groundbreaking albums like Pet Sounds and Surfin' U.S.A. #BrianWilson #TheBeachBoys

TONIGHT! If you don't have tickets already, make sure you grab them for Get Lit: The musical! Celebrate Pride Month with a sing-along celebration of the iconic, queer world of musical theatre. www.eventbrite.com/e/get-lit-th...

My latest for The Atlantic: an excellent TV show based on the best video games I’ve ever played. (Gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Make sure to check out our May Staff Picks before the month is over! We've chosen our favorite things to read, watch, and listen to this month and compiled them all into a list just for you – find YOUR favorite on our blog! americanwritersmuseum.org/awm-staff-pi...

We're excited to bring you another installment of our American Prophets programming series. On June 23, join us for Faith is Funny at the Studebaker Theater! Featuring @neginfarsad.bsky.social, @harikondabolu.bsky.social, ‪@petersagal.bsky.social, and Kate Sidley Get tickets at bit.ly/4kXvUu7

In the latest issue of Back Alley Games by @indiecitygames.org, columnist Jonah White explores our exhibit Level Up: Writers & Gamers! Read the article here: americanwritersmuseum.org/writers-game...

Fabulous @awmuseum.bsky.social event tonight at the Chicago Public Library with @nkjemisin.bsky.social, @nnedi.bsky.social, @nghivo.bsky.social, Matthew Kirby and @michitrota.bsky.social moderating! So many incredibly well-thought out responses on the fly to BIG questions. 😊❤️

Our kick-off event for our upcoming exhibit, "American Prophets" is starting now! #AWMAmericanProphets

Great morning at @abc7chicago.bsky.social with acclaimed author @nghivo.bsky.social & @awmuseum.bsky.social president Carey Cranston, talking about the "Making New Gods" event this Tuesday 4/22 at Harold Washington Library - which kicks off the museum's new #AmericanProphets initiative.

Next week, join us for the first event for our upcoming exhibit, American Prophets, at Harold Washington Library! Held in partnership with Chicago Public Library, Making New Gods will feature sci-fi authors N.K. Jemisin, Nnedi Okorafor, Nghi Vo, & Matthew Kirby. Learn more here! hubs.ly/Q03hsHKj0

Exploring C2E2? Good news! We're here too! 🎉 Drop by our booth for a sneak peek of our new exhibit, AWM merch, retro typewriters, and more. Don't miss out, we're here all weekend!💫

Announcing our upcoming special exhibit and programming series, American Prophets, supported by a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion & Cultural Institutions Initiative. Learn more about the exhibit and upcoming programming at bit.ly/4ilSuvy

Tonight, from 5:30 to 7:30, raise your glasses and don your finest green attire because we’re bringing the heart and soul of Irish pubs to life at this month’s Get Lit: Pub Night. Get tickets here! bit.ly/4iHPUiT

Our March Staff Picks are here! This month is National Reading Month, and what better way to celebrate than with some reading (and watching and listening 😉) recommendations? Check out the full list here bit.ly/4bsQIpw

If you weren't able to see Eve Ewing in person at the museum this month, we've got you covered with a recorded version of the event, now live on our podcast! Listen to this short teaser and get the full podcast on our website. bit.ly/4k5HDag

Tonight, we're hosting the first Get Lit of 2025! Join us from 5:30-7:30 and celebrate Valentine's Day with a twist with Get Lit: Murder Most Heartbroken. There'll be drinks, crafts, and a special murder mystery case to solve. Get tickets here! bit.ly/4jQK28z

Our February Staff Picks are here! This month includes old favorites, new music, short story collections, and even comics. Find something new to add to your list this month, and let us know your favorites, too! Check out the list here bit.ly/4hE0siw

The AWM is excited to announce the 6th annual John Estey Student Writing Competition! The 2025 prompt from THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS by Ursula K. Le Guin can be used as a first line, last line, jumping-off point, or inspiration for students’ work. Find more info on the competition at bit.ly/3DKlZUl

The AWM is saddened to hear of the passing of David Lynch. Lynch was a radical member of the writing community with a unique vision for the surreal, having written 9 books & over 60 shorts, feature films, & TV shows—including the popular series TWIN PEAKS & the film MULHOLLAND DRIVE. #DavidLynch

Without book publishers, we wouldn't have access to all the amazing stories that make up our museum. So, what better way to show our thanks than with a whole day dedicated to them? Happy Book Publishers Day! 📚

Want to start the new year off right? How about a trip to the American Writers Museum! We're open this week Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10-5, so join us and start 2025 off with a literary twist 📚

We're hiring! We have two roles we are currently hiring for, an Institutional Giving Manager and a Nonprofit Database IT Coordinator. Get a brief overview of the positions here then head to our website for more info and learn how to apply! americanwritersmuseum.org/about/join-o...

For our Holly Jolly Free Day this Sunday, enjoy... ❄️ ‘Twas the Night Before: A Holiday Tour 🐿️ Little Squirrels Storytime 🎨 Family Arts & Crafts 📚 Special Discounts on Memberships Free days include access to all our exhibits, including our current special exhibit Level Up: Writers & Gamers!

Enjoy the holidays with a spooky twist TONIGHT at our happy hour event, Get Lit: Haunted Holidays! There will be games, crafts, drinks, and more. You won't want to miss it! 👹 Get your tickets here bit.ly/49wdcoO

Beloved poet, children's book author, and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni passed on Monday, at 81. From her rise in the Black Arts Movement to the fight against book bans to her love of the stars... (1/2)

Yesterday, the world lost a valuable member of the literary community, poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni. We had the honor of hosting Giovanni at the Museum several years ago, where she captivated audience members of all ages with her powerful words. #NikkiGiovanni #Poetry

#ChicagoisLit in December with literary events from WBEZ, @awmuseum.bsky.social, Poetry Brothel Chicago & 57th Street Books, plus an illuminating new Poetry Foundation exhibit. More in my @thirdcoastrvw.bsky.social column linked below!

At the AWM we celebrate and explore the power of writing. Thanks for being part of our community of writers and readers! By making a gift today, you will be part of the collective power of Giving Tuesday. All gifts will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor. Donate Here! bit.ly/49d9kZt

Check out our Staff Picks for this month! From biographies to bildungsromans, plays to poetry collections, we've got something for everyone. Maybe one of our picks will even make the perfect gift for the holidays 👀 bit.ly/3OjoJhm