Sunday, February 27, 2022, marks the 120th anniversary of John Steinbeck’s birth in Salinas, California. To celebrate this occasion, the Monterey Public Library and the Martha Heasley Cox Centerfor Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University are collaborating on a birthday conversation that brings together a group of established and emerging Steinbeckians. Join us on Tuesday, February 22 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time for a celebration featuring Susan Shillinglaw (author of Carol and John Steinbeck and A Journey into Steinbeck’s California); Robert DeMott (author of Steinbeck’s Typewriter: Essays on His Art); Keenan Norris (director of San Jose State University’s Steinbeck Fellows Program); and Daniel Rivers (director of the Martha Heasley Cox Center). Along with discussing favorite moments and persistent questions from Steinbeck’s work, the panelists will reflect on the author’s creative legacy and enduring relevance for the 21st century. This event takes place on Zoom, and registration closes an hour prior to the program. The Zoom access information will be sent to registered participants shortly before the program begins. Use of a video camera and level of participation are at your discretion. You can also use Zoom’s phone feature to call and listen in to the conversation.
