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2026 Newberry Library Award Celebration: Jonathan Franzen
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2026 Newberry Library Award Celebration: Jonathan Franzen

Friday, April 10, 2026|Chicago, IL|by Newberry Library

About This Event

The Newberry presents its annual award to acclaimed novelist Jonathan Franzen (The Corrections, Freedom, Crossroads). 5PM cocktails, 6:30PM award presentation and intimate conversation, followed by dinner. Past recipients: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ken Burns, Carla Hayden. At The Drake.

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newberry-libraryjonathan-franzenliteratureaward-ceremony

Category

Culture

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Date & Time

Friday, April 10, 2026

10:00 PM UTC - 2:00 AM UTC

Location

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL, US

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Organizer

Newberry Library

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