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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 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!

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Diary of a Book: The Moon is Down, Part Two

In this second part of the National Steinbeck Center’s look at “The Moon is Down,” Archivist Lisa talks about the characters, plot, and themes of the 1942 work.