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Join us for the first Author Night of 2026 featuring esteemed local writer Miguel A. Hernandez!
Join us for Miguel Hernandez’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!
Volunteers
Details on the 2026 Steinbeck Young Authors program will be available soon!
General Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer for general National Steinbeck events and needs please click the button below. Great for high school students needing volunteering hours needed to graduate.
Day of Writing Volunteer
Are you a high school senior or junior in AP language arts? Need volunteering hours? This is perfect opportunity for you! Help coach middle school students and improve their writing.
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Help assess our young authors’ creative stories!
Judges are often former teachers, journalists, Steinbeck lovers, and writers. Volunteer digitally!
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