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42nd Annual John G. Neihardt Spring Conference, “Writing Nebraska”

  • The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St. Bancroft, NE 68004 USA (map)

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Strong literary tradition. Inspiring landscape. Compelling history. Is it any wonder that so many great writers are found in Nebraska?

We know that you will leave this conference inspired to read. We anticipate that you will also leave inspired to pick up a pen and continue the great tradition of Writing Nebraska.

Don Hickey, Hidden Nebraska

Jonis Agee, Bones of Paradise, One Book One Nebraska selection, 2022

Rick Cypert on Mignon Eberhardt, "The Mystery of Hunting's End," One Book One Nebraska selection, 2023

Donna Durrette, At Home with Mrs. [Bess Streeter] Aldrich

James Schaap, Small Wonders: a few Nebraska Stories

Tim Anderson, New Life for Old Heroes

LUNCH will be held at the church next door: homemade lasagna with meat sauce or vegetarian, salad, dessert, and drink. Lunch requires a ticket, but attendees may bring their own lunch if they would like to.

SPONSORED BY Humanities Nebraska, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Wayne State College, John G. Neihardt Foundation.

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