The Newberry’s Meet the Author lecture series brings writers to the library for presentations on their recently published work. This work covers a range of topics and genres; the series introduces guests to a variety of professional wordsmiths working within the traditions of memoir, historical fiction, biography, historiography, and more.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Meet the Author
Meet the Author: Ann Durkin Keating
The Newberry has been closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19. To enable our community to follow the standards of social distancing mandated by public health officials, we are postponing this program. Please visit www.newberry.org/covid19 for more information and for regular updates regarding Newberry operations.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Meet the Author
Meet the Author: Erik S. Gellman
The Newberry has been closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19. To enable our community to follow the standards of social distancing mandated by public health officials, we are postponing this program. Please visit www.newberry.org/covid19 for more information and for regular updates regarding Newberry operations.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Meet the Author
Meet the Author: Jake Dorman
The Newberry has been closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19. To enable our community to follow the standards of social distancing mandated by public health officials, we are postponing this program. Please visit www.newberry.org/covid19 for more information and for regular updates regarding Newberry operations.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Meet the Author
Meet the Author: Donna Rifkind
Free and open to all. Reserve your free tickets starting April 1
In her new book The Sun and the Stars: Salka Viertel and Hitler’s Exiles in the Golden Age of Hollywood, writer Donna Rifkind tells the little-known story of screenwriter Salka Viertel, whose salons in Hollywood in the 1930s and ‘40s created a refuge for many famous figures who had escaped the horrors of World War ll.