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Unearthing Stories in Eudora Welty’s Garden

If you’re spending a little less time at the writing desk and a little more [...]

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AWM Destinations: Prince Prospero’s Abbey

Welcome to AWM Destinations, the world’s leading travel agency for faraway and fantastical destinations. Each [...]

AWM Staff Picks: October

Reading Recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. Here’s what we’ve been reading [...]

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Story of the Week

"Once upon a time in a land far away there was a girl named Mia. [...]

AWM Destinations: Sleepy Hollow

Welcome to AWM Destinations, the world’s leading travel agency for faraway and fantastical destinations. Each [...]

7 Trans and Non-Binary Writers to Read Today

“I’ve learned to shy away from binaries. They’re usually false.” —Akwaeke Emezi There has been [...]

A Chicago Gift Named Shel

Learn some surprising fast facts about Chicago's native son, Shel Silverstein.

AWM Destinations: Itchy & Scratchy Land

Welcome to AWM Destinations, the world’s leading travel agency for faraway and fantastical destinations. Each [...]

Another Side of George R.R. Martin

Will readers forgive me if I confess that I have neither read George R. R. [...]

Story of the Week

This week, we feature four more stories written by visitors to the newest temporary exhibit, [...]