by Greg Borzo | Sep 26, 2021 | Past Events
Lincolnomics: How President Lincoln Constructed the Great American Economy Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021; 7:00 – 8:15 p.m., Free, open to the public. No need to register. Zoom link: https://uic.zoom.us/j/7124160494 Despite the many books about Lincoln, this one is...
by Robert Loerzel | Sep 4, 2021 | Past Events
Midland Authors Award winners and honorees will discuss their books at noon, Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Printers Row Lit Fest, in the program tent. In addition, authors will be signing and selling their books throughout Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12, at the...
by Luke Renn | May 13, 2021 | Past Events
Midland Authors presents Jeanne Long, Executive Director, Chicago Collections Collaborating, Preserving, Sharing… Chicago’s history and culture Tuesday, May 11, 2021Presentation: 7-8 pm; Social: 8-8:30pm (Central) WATCH VIDEO OF THE EVENT BELOW Chicago...
by Robert Loerzel | May 6, 2021 | Awards
The Society of Midland Authors today announced winners of its 2021 awards for the best books written by Midwest authors and published in 2020. The winners, one in each of six categories, were chosen by six panels of judges from more than 290 books submitted for the...
by Luke Renn | Apr 15, 2021 | Past Events
Midland Authors presents AUTHENTIC VOICES: Three authors on representation, writing & diversity in literature Tuesday, April 13, 2021Social: 6:30-7 p.m. / Panel discussion: 7-8:15 p.m. Central WATCH VIDEO OF THE EVENT BELOW Claire Hartfield, moderator, YA...
by Luke Renn | Mar 11, 2021 | Past Events
Midland Authors presents Writing Poetry Today Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Panel discussion: 7- 8:00 pm WATCH VIDEO OF THE EVENT BELOW Angela Jackson, Illinois’ Poet Laureate, Seems Like a Mighty Long TimeJackson is a poet, playwright and novelist who grew up on...
by Greg Borzo | Dec 25, 2020 | Past Events
MIDLAND AUTHORS presents Patrick T. Reardon discussing his new book The Loop: The “L” Tracks that Shaped and Saved Chicago Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 Presentation: 7:00 – 8:00 pm (Central Time) Followed by time to socialize: 8:00 – 8:30 pm Free, open to...
by Greg Borzo | Nov 19, 2020 | Past Events
MIDLAND AUTHORS presents Writing and Publishing Children’s Books Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 Social half hour: 6:30-7 pm; Panel discussion: 7-8:15 pm Via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3qvYTcK Free, open to the public; No registration required. ...
by Luke Renn | Nov 11, 2020 | Past Events
Jill Long Thompson discussing her new book The Character of American Democracy: Preserving Our Past, Protecting Our Future Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020; Panel discussion: 7- 8:15 pmwith Richard Painter (invited) and Delmarie Cobb, moderator WATCH VIDEO OF THE EVENT BELOW...
by Greg Borzo | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Social half hour: 6:30-7:00 pm; Panel discussion: 7:00-8:00 pm (CT) Free, open to the public. No registration needed. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3qvYTcK Angela Jackson, Illinois’ Poet Laureate, Seems Like a Mighty Long Time Jackson is a poet,...
