Literature

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Newton Booth Tarkington

(July 29, 1869-May 19, 1946). A novelist who was only one of four writers to win the Pulitzer Prize for… Read More »Newton Booth Tarkington

Aaron Belford Thompson

(Apr. 5, 1873-Jan. 26, 1929). Aaron Belford Thompson was born in Rossmoyne, Ohio, to John Henry and Clara Jane Thompson,… Read More »Aaron Belford Thompson

Emma Lou Thornbrough

(Jan. 24, 1913-Dec. 19, 1994). A life-long civil-rights activist, a professor of history at from 1946 until her retirement in… Read More »Emma Lou Thornbrough

Turtles All The Way Down

John Green, an award-winning author of young adult fiction from Indianapolis, published his seventh book, Turtles All the Way Down,… Read More »Turtles All The Way Down

Kurt Vonnegut

(Nov. 11, 1922-Apr. 11, 2007). Critically acclaimed satirical author, best-known for his works Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut was… Read More »Kurt Vonnegut

Lewis (Lew) Wallace

(Apr. 10, 1827-Feb. 15, 1905). Originally from Brookville, Indiana, Wallace was one of four boys born to David and Esther… Read More »Lewis (Lew) Wallace

Western Association of Writers

In 1885, Marie L. Andrews of Connersville, Indiana, suggested forming a Midwestern writers group to encourage the development of a… Read More »Western Association of Writers

The Works/The New Works News

One of Indianapolis’ most prolific gay magazines, The Works provided the Indianapolis LGBTQ+ community with gay-specific news and entertainment. First… Read More »The Works/The New Works News

Zelda Dameron

Zelda Dameron was Indiana novelist ’s second novel but his first to be set in Indianapolis. It offers a glimpse… Read More »Zelda Dameron