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Join us for the first Author Night of 2026 featuring esteemed local writer Miguel A. Hernandez!

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Join us for Miguel HernanBez’s Author Night on January 23rd at the National Steinbeck Center for a reading and discussion of his latest book, Lucky Lawyer II! Be prepared for a night of snacks, fun, and an in-depth talk led by Miguel. You can use the QR code or the following link to register for this January Author Night. We hope to see you there!

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Interactive Activity 6 – Steinbeck Scavenger Hunt

Today we invite you to take your Steinbeck knowledge and powers of deduction by participating in our virtual scavenger hunt! Download the clues from the link above (or click here) and use our virtual museum tour by visiting here (or here: www.steinbeck.org/visit/virtual-tour) to find the answers to the questions. Record the time that it takes […]

Interactive Activity 2 – “Writing a Letter” Lesson Plan

Nowadays, writing letters can be a fun and quarantine-compliant way to show solidarity with one another. Learn to write a compelling letter to your favorite recipient by downloading our Red Pony curriculum “Writing a Letter” lesson plan from our Educational Resources web page. During John Steinbeck’s lifetime, letter writing was one of the most popular forms of communication.