The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Celebration

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The American Voice in Literature Celebration is on November 1st

One of the nation’s leading literary prizes, The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award honors an exemplary work of fiction from the previous calendar year that speaks with an “American Voice” about American experiences, much like Twain’s masterwork, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Join us on Friday, November 1, for our celebration to recognize a modern voice that’s defining our current America.  The award will be presented by the prize’s benefactor, bestselling author and trustee of The Mark Twain House & Museum, David Baldacci, with excerpts of the winning book read by the author.

Purchase your tickets at  https://marktwainhouse.ejoinme.org/AVL2024

You are invited to join New York Times bestselling author, David Baldacci, our sponsors, and special guests at an elegant reception celebration to recognize a modern voice that’s defining our current America.

5:30 p.m.  VIP Champagne Reception with the winning author and David Baldacci
(for Patron ticket holders and Sponsors)

6:30 p.m. Social Celebration

Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Buffet Station

8:00 p.m.  American Voice in Literature Award Presentation and Remarks

9:00 p.m.  Dessert & Coffee Reception

Our host for the evening is 3-time Emmy-award winning journalist,
Kara Sundlun of WFSB Channel 3.

The Mark Twain House Museum Center

351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT

The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award is sponsored by:

For sponsorship information, group tickets, or recommended hotels for out-of-town attendees, contact Dawn Veillette Diana, Director of Development, by calling 860-280-3113 or via email.

 

The 2024 MATVL Finalist Panel of Judges includes Ann Hood, Lawrence Douglas, and 2023 MTAVL recipient Jennifer Haigh, Twain scholar Lawrence Howe, and novelist and journalist Rand Richards Cooper. Read about the judges HERE.