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California
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Henry Miller Library 
 Also known as the "Henry Miller Memorial Library, founded by Emil White," this is a nonprofit organization championing the literary, artistic, and cultural contributions of this author, artist, and Big Sur resident. The site provides a bulletin board and a calendar of events. The library archives contain original materials including manuscripts, literary sketches, and letters. http://www.henrymiller.org/ Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Notable People Last updated Jun 18, 2002 The National Steinbeck Center
This center is home to a museum and library devoted to John Steinbeck, Nobel Prize for Literature winner and Pulitzer Prize winner. The collections include books by and about him, local and oral history, audio-visual materials, artwork, and theses. There are chronologies covering his family, awards received, and connection with Salinas. Located in the Salinas Valley, Steinbeck's childhood home, the Center sponsors a writing contest, festival, and educational programs. http://www.steinbeck.org/ Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Nov 11, 2009 UCR Libraries' Author Series
Material from this series of author appearances held during the school year at the Tomás Rivera Library, University of California, Riverside. Features a schedule of upcoming author talks and links to schedules for previous years (back to 2002-2003). Includes videos of lectures back to 2003-2004. http://library.ucr.edu/?l=news&article=466 Topics: Authors by Region: United States Last updated Sep 6, 2006 Ursula K. Le Guin
Official website of the science fiction writer. Features biographical information, some essays on writing, a few poems, links to online stories, excerpts from her works, information about her recent works, a calendar of public appearances, and some translations by Le Guin of Gabriela Mistral poems. http://www.ursulakleguin.com/UKL_info.html Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature: Fiction, Notable People Last updated Sep 4, 2005 William Saroyan Centennial: 1908-2008
"Fresno, California is leading a statewide celebration honoring their most high-spirited native son, William Saroyan, during the 100th anniversary year of his birth (1908-2008). Saroyan was an internationally renowned Armenian-American novelist and playwright," known for works such as "The Human Comedy." Features a listing of events throughout 2008, and links to news and supporting organizations. http://www.saroyancentennial.org/ Topics: Authors by Region: United States Last updated Dec 18, 2007 The World of Jack London
In addition to a short video and pictures of the author's California ranch, this site has biographical material and discusses London's lineage, wife, children, friends, opinions, travels, and other interests. Also find short autobiographical pieces plus several of London's popular novels and short stories. Includes links to related resources. http://www.jacklondons.net/ Topics: Authors by Region: United States, California: History, Home & Housing, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Mar 3, 2006 |
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