American Voice in Literature Award Celebration 2025

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The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award honors an exemplary work of fiction from the previous year that speaks with an "American Voice" about American experiences, much like Twain's masterwork, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

You are invited to join New York Times bestselling author, David Baldacci, our sponsors, and special guests at an elegant reception celebration to recognize a modern voice that's defining our current America.

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 Program

Award Presentation and Remarks

Nook Farm Writers Collaborative presentation

8:45 p.m. Dessert & Coffee Reception

Catering by DORO

The Mark Twain House Museum Center

351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT

Thank You to our generous Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Book Sponsors

Chapter Sponsor

PageSponsor

Text Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

Cenaxo, LLC

Michael Genovese

About Us

The mission of The Mark Twain House & Museum: Mark Twain changed the way the world sees America and the way Americans see themselves. We carry on this legacy to foster an appreciation of Twain as one of our nation's defining cultural figures, and to demonstrate the continuing relevance of his work, life, and times.

The Mark Twain House & Museum has restored the author's historic Hartford, Connecticut home, built in 1874, where the author and his family lived for 17 years. It was here that Twain wrote his most important works, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. In addition to providing tours of Twain's restored home, a National Historic Landmark, we offer educational and public programs that encourage critical thinking and foster literacy, humanity, and social justice.