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First presented in 2016, the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award is one of the nation’s leading literary honors. The award carries a $25,000 cash prize, underwritten by David and Michelle Baldacci, and recognizes distinguished fiction that tells American stories in a uniquely American voice — one that reflects Mark Twain’s incisive curiosity and humanity.This year’s ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of the award. The evening includes an exclusive 25-person VIP reception inside the Mark Twain House, a pre-program reception in Hal Holbrook Hall, and the award presentation before an audience of 175 readers, writers, and friends of the museum.
VIP ticket ($750) includes an exclusive reception in the Mark Twain House with David Baldacci and the winning author, a pre-program reception in Hal Holbrook Hall, reserved seating for the award program, post-program dessert reception, a personalized signed copy of the winning book, and a swag bag.
Patron ticket ($150) includes a pre-program reception in Hal Holbrook Hall, admission to the award program, post-program dessert reception, and a signed copy of the winning book.
General admission ($50) includes admission to the award program, post-program dessert reception, and a signed copy of the winning book.
Schedule for the evening (dependent on ticket selection and subject to change)
5:30 VIP reception in the historic house
6:30 Patron reception in Hal Holbrook Hall
7:30 Award program
9:00 Dessert reception in Hal Holbrook Hall
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351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06105
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