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The 2025 American Voice in Literature Celebration is on November 7th
One of the nation’s leading literary prizes, The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award honors an exemplary work of fiction from the previous calendar year that speaks with an “American Voice” about American experiences, much like Twain’s masterwork, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Join us on Friday, November 7, for our celebration to recognize the 2025 winner The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck. The award will be presented by the prize’s benefactor, bestselling author and trustee of The Mark Twain House & Museum, David Baldacci, with excerpts of the winning book read by the author Ben Shattuck.
You are invited to join New York Times bestselling author, David Baldacci, author Ben Shattuck, our sponsors, and special guests at an elegant reception celebration to recognize a modern voice that’s defining our current America.
Want to become a sponsor for the 2025 award? Contact Dawn Veillette Diana, Director of Development, via email or by calling 860-280-3113.
Download the 2025 Sponsor Packet or visit the support page here.
The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Celebration
Friday, November 7, 2025
The Mark Twain House Museum Center
https://marktwainaward.org/
5:30 p.m. VIP Reception in the Mark Twain House with the winning author and David Baldacci
(for VIP ticket holders and Presenting & Premier Sponsors)
6:30 p.m. Social Celebration
Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Buffet Station
7:30 p.m. American Voice in Literature Award Presentation and Remarks
8:54 p.m. Dessert & Coffee Reception
Catering by DORO
The Mark Twain House Museum Center
351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
For Tickets and Support Detail click here.
For sponsorship information, please contact Dawn Veillette Diana, Director of Development.